Human illnesses caused by Opisthorchis felineus Flukes, Italy

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We report 2 outbreaks of Opisthorchis felineus infection caused by the consumption of tench filets (Tinca tinca) from a lake in Italy. Of the 22 infected persons, 10 (45.4%) were asymptomatic. When present, symptoms (fever, nausea, abdominal pain, and myalgias) were mild. Eosinophilia occurred in all infected persons.

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Armignacco, O., Caterini, L., Marucci, G., Ferri, F., Bernardini, G., Natalini Raponi, G., … Pozio, E. (2008). Human illnesses caused by Opisthorchis felineus Flukes, Italy. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 14(12), 1902–1905. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1412.080782

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