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Clonorchiasis in Surinam

B F Oostburg, S J Smith

    Tropical and Geographical Medicine
    |September 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    A rare parasitic infection, clonorchiasis, caused severe esophageal varices in a Chinese immigrant in Suriname. This case highlights the importance of considering imported diseases in patients with unusual symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Tropical medicine
    • Parasitology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Esophageal varices can lead to severe bleeding.
    • Clonorchiasis is a parasitic liver fluke infection.
    • Immigrants may present with imported diseases.

    Observation:

    • A 46-year-old Chinese male presented with severe esophageal variceal bleeding.
    • Initial diagnosis was incorrect, delaying appropriate treatment.
    • Clonorchiasis was eventually diagnosed.

    Findings:

    • This was the second reported case of clonorchiasis in Suriname.
    • The patient's symptoms were attributed to the parasitic infection.
    • Diagnostic challenges were encountered initially.

    Implications:

    • Healthcare providers should consider clonorchiasis in patients with similar symptoms, especially immigrants.
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment of parasitic infections are crucial.
    • Awareness of imported diseases is vital for public health in non-endemic areas.