[Strengthening the research on clonorchiasis in China]

Liver flukes mainly include Clonorchis sinensis, Opisthorchis viverrini, and Opisthorchis felineus. The international congress of liver flukes was held in Khon Kaen, Thailand, during 7-8th March, 2011. The congress assembled a wide array of studies and reflected the current status of research, control and prevention of liver flukes in the world. This paper summarizes basic information from the meeting. Meanwhile, based on the research status and needs for control and prevention, priorities of research on clonorchiasis in China are discussed.