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Concerted Action Is Needed to Tackle Liver Fluke Infections in Asia

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: Human liver fluke infection caused by Clonorchis sinensis, Opisthorchis viverrini, and O. felineus remains a major public health problem, affecting the poor in the poorest regions of Asia. An estimated 45 million people are infected and more than 600 million are at risk of these infections [1],[2]. This Viewpoint highlights the distribution of the infection, clinical features, neglect of liver fluke infection, and how the global health community can help to eradicate the infection in Asia.

Source: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000232

Author: Banchob Sripa

Institution: Khon Kaen University

Language: English

Topic: Parasites and Host Interactions

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,670