A human case of Stellantchasmus falcatus infection in Korea

  • Hong, Sung-Jong (Department of Parasitology, Chung-Ang University Faculty of Medicine)
  • Published : 2000.03.01

Abstract

In an attempt to find the worm producing unidentified egg, one minute fluke was collect from a Korean patient after praziquantel administration. The fluke was identified to be Stellantchasmus falcatus by the expulsor. Brackish water fish was suggested to be a probable source of the infection.

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