Human Illnesses Caused by Opisthorchis felineus Flukes, Italy

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• Opisthorchiasis
• eosinophilia
• transaminases
• Opisthorchis felineus
• zoonosis
• outbreak