CLONORCHIASES Meaning and
Definition
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Clonorchiases is a plural noun that refers to a parasitic disease primarily caused by Clonorchis sinensis, also known as the Chinese liver fluke. It is a type of trematode, which is a flatworm, and it is found in the bile ducts of infected mammals, including humans. The condition is commonly acquired by consuming raw or undercooked fish that are infected with the parasite's metacercarial stage.
The symptoms of clonorchiases vary but can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and jaundice. In some cases, the infection can lead to liver damage, cholangitis, cholecystitis, or cholangiocarcinoma, a type of liver cancer. Additional complications may arise from the immune response to the parasite's eggs, which can become trapped in various organs and cause inflammation.
Diagnosis of clonorchiases typically involves identifying the parasite's eggs in stool samples or in a biopsy of the affected liver. Treatment commonly involves antiparasitic medications such as praziquantel or triclabendazole.
Prevention of clonorchiases can be achieved by thoroughly cooking fish, as high temperatures effectively kill the infective larvae. It is also important to avoid river fish that may be contaminated with the parasite. Public health efforts aim to educate individuals about the risks associated with consuming raw or undercooked freshwater fish and promote proper hygiene and sanitation practices.
Clonorchiases remains a concern in certain regions where the consumption of raw fish is popular, and its control relies on a combination of health education, improved sanitation, and access to safe food sources.
Common Misspellings for CLONORCHIASES
- xlonorchiases
- vlonorchiases
- flonorchiases
- dlonorchiases
- ckonorchiases
- cponorchiases
- coonorchiases
- clinorchiases
- clknorchiases
- cllnorchiases
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- clonirchiases
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Etymology of CLONORCHIASES
The word "Clonorchiases" is derived from the combination of two elements: "Clonorchi" and "-ases".
1. Clonorchi: Clonorchi is derived from the genus name "Clonorchis", which refers to a type of fluke parasite. Flukes are a type of parasitic flatworm that can infect various organisms, including humans. The genus name "Clonorchis" comes from the Greek words "klonos" (meaning "tangle" or "twist") and "orχis" (meaning "testicle" or "ovary"). This name was given because of the twist-like appearance of the worm.
2. -ases: The suffix "-ases" is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a disease or condition caused by an infestation or infection. It is derived from the Greek word "asis", meaning "a morbid condition".
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