Analysis of factors on abnormal liver function in chronic schistosomiasis japonica patients / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze the associated factors on abnormal liver function(LF)in chronic schistosomiaisis japonica patients.MethodsThe clinical data of 120 inpationts with chronic schistosomiasis were collected and analyzed by logistic regression.The relevant treatment methods were summarized.ResultsThe associated factors on abnormal LF of the patients were hepatitis B,alcohol drinking,hyperlipidemia,nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD),and obesity,respectively.The ordinary medication for improving liver function was effective to these causes.Praziquantal can be administrated successfully to these patients after LF normalized.ConclusionChronic schistosomiasis patients with abnormal LF but without severe vital organ diseases could be treated with praziquantal after their LF improving.