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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. infectious diseases and infestations
  3. parasitoses
  4. helminthiasis
  5. trematode infections
  6. clonorchiasis
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. infectious diseases and infestations
  3. parasitoses
  4. helminthiasis
  5. trematode infections
  6. clonorchiasis

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clonorchiasis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Infection of the biliary passages with Clonorchis sinensis, also called Opisthorchis sinensis. It may lead to inflammation of the biliary tract, proliferation of biliary epithelium, progressive portal fibrosis, and sometimes bile duct carcinoma. Extension to the liver may lead to fatty changes and cirrhosis.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/250170

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