Metagonimiasis

Metagonimiasis

Definition

An infection that is most commonly caused by the intestinal fluke Metagonimus yokogawai, which is most commonly found in the Far East, 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.

Also known as infection by Metagonimus yokogawai, Metagonimus yokogawai infection — per MONDO

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