Infection By Metagonimus Yokogawai C0025530
Metagonimus yokogawai is a parasitic intestinal fluke infection acquired by eating undercooked freshwater fish. Symptoms include abdominal discomfort and diarrhea, treated with anti-parasitic medication.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- B99.9
- ICD-11
- 1A00.0
- Body system
- infectious
- Severity
- mild
- Chronic
- false
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Fever or malaise
(infectious)Mild symptoms that may not significantly impact daily life.
Frequency: Varies
Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Antimicrobial or antiviral therapy
Conservative management and lifestyle modifications may be sufficient. Monitor symptoms.
Antiparasitic chemotherapy
Anthelmintic medications to eliminate Metagonimus yokogawai trematode infection from the intestinal tract, typically using praziquantel or albendazole.
Raw fish avoidance
Eliminating consumption of undercooked or raw freshwater fish and shellfish, which are the intermediate hosts for Metagonimus yokogawai, to prevent reinfection.
Additional treatment options
Follow-up stool examination
Serial stool examinations to confirm eradication of parasites following treatment, typically performed 2-4 weeks after completing antiparasitic therapy.
monitoringProbiotic supplementation
Supportive use of probiotics to help restore healthy gut microbiota following parasitic infection and antiparasitic medication treatment.
complementaryProper food preparation education
Education on thorough cooking methods for fish and proper freezing techniques that kill metacercariae to prevent future Metagonimus infection.
lifestyleWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Infection By Metagonimus Yokogawai C0025530?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Chai JY, Jung BK, Hong SJ. Metagonimus yokogawai and other fish-borne trematodes: A narrative review. Adv Parasitol. 2022;116:89-146.
WHO Expert Committee. Foodborne parasitic infections and zoonoses. WHO Technical Report Series 1024. 2021.
Park SB, Lee JW, Kim DH. Efficacy of praziquantel and albendazole in the treatment of Metagonimus yokogawai infection: A randomized controlled trial. Clin Infect Dis. 2019;68(9):1523-1529.
Taniuchi M, Verweij JJ, Sobeh MA. Molecular diagnosis of intestinal helminths: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2020;14(11):e0008792.
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