Trematodos

The paper presents information on the etiology, pathogenesis, clinic, methods of examination and diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the course of opisthorchiasis - helminthiasis from the group of flukes, affecting mainly the hepato-biliary system and the pancreas. Opisthorchisis (Opisthorchisis) - helminthiasis, affecting mainly the hepatobiliary system and the pancreas, characterized by a long course, occurring with frequent exacerbations, contributing to the occurrence of primary liver and pancreatic cancer. Opisthorchiasis is caused by two species of trematodes of the Opisthorchidae family: Opisthorchis felineus and Opisthorchis viverrini. Opisthorchiasis diagnosis, according to the clinical picture of the disease, is difficult due to the absence of symptoms and syndromes character-istic only for this disease. Great difficulties are encountered in recognizing the early phase of opisthorchiasis. The article provides recommendations for prevention measures in the focus of the disease.