Endemicity of Opisthorchis viverrini Liver Flukes, Vietnam, 2011–2012
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Technical Appendix Table 1. Prevalence and intensity of Opisthorchis viverrini fluke metacercariae in fish collected in several districts of Phu Yen province,Vietnam Fish species Collection site district/ commune Prevalence, % (No. infected/total no. examined) Infection intensity (metacercariae/fish) Type of water body Other zoonotic metacercaria infections* Crucian carp (Carasius auratus) *No determination of prevalence or intensity was made. †Based on 1 infected fish.
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Etymologia: Opisthorchis
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