Putting the Spotlight on Opisthorchiasis: The Dread of the Western Siberian Region
Journal Title: Public Health Open Access - Year 2020, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Opisthorchiasis is no doubt one of the most neglected infectious disease inspite of its huge medical importance in some parts of the World. The past decade have seen a resurgence of interests in research relating to this public health issue, however there is still a lot to be done. Social Model: Not many models have been explored in Western Siberia to deal with the opisthorchiasis epidemic when compared to the different models that have been used for other regions affected by similar disease. Life Cycle: The complex life cycle of Opisthorchis felineus has humans and other feline species as definitive host and is really prevalent among the aboriginal population of the Western Siberian because of their habit of eating raw or undercooked fresh water fish (Cyprinidae) which are intermediate host of the parasite. Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosis involve the use of stool microscopy, other methods such as mAb ELISA, LAMP and so on are used, while the common treatment is the use of 25-40mg of the antihelminthic drug_Praziquantel. Conclusion: The spotlight must be put on O. Felineus
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Aremu SO , Zephaniah HS , Onifade EO , Fatoke B and Bademosi O
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