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Heterophyiasis

An infection that is caused by the intestinal fluke Heterophyes heterophyes, which is most commonly found in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and which is transmitted via consumption of contaminated raw or undercooked fish. Symptoms typically range from asymptomatic to intermittent abdominal pain and diarrhea, with occasional ectopic infection.

Identifiers
MONDO:0004662
Also known as
Heterophyes infection · infections, Heterophyes

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