ICD-11 definition : A condition caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Clonorchis sinensis. This
condition commonly presents with inflammation and obstruction of the biliary ducts.
This condition may also present with abdominal pain, nausea, or diarrhoea. Transmission
is commonly by ingestion of undercooked fish infected with parasitic cysts. Confirmation
is by identification of Chlonorchis sinensis eggs in a faecal sample.;
ICD-11 synonym : clonorchiosis; hepatic distomiasis; Chinese liver fluke disorder; hepatic distomiasis due to clonorchis sinensis; Clonorchis liver infection; Chinese liver fluke disease; Chinese liver fluke infestation; liver fluke disease due to clonorchis sinensis; Infection due to Clonorchis sinensis; clonorchis infestation; hepatic distomatosis; Oriental liver fluke disorder; Oriental liver fluke disease; Oriental liver fluke infestation;
ICD-11 inclusion : Infection due to Clonorchis sinensis; Oriental liver fluke disease; Chinese liver fluke disease;
A condition caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Clonorchis sinensis. This
condition commonly presents with inflammation and obstruction of the biliary ducts.
This condition may also present with abdominal pain, nausea, or diarrhoea. Transmission
is commonly by ingestion of undercooked fish infected with parasitic cysts. Confirmation
is by identification of Chlonorchis sinensis eggs in a faecal sample.