Analysis on 2175 Admitted Cases of Clonorchiasis Sinensis in Guigang City / 中国寄生虫学与寄生虫病杂志

ABSTRACT

5 000 respectively. Results Among 2 175 cases with clonorchis eggs, 1 244 cases showed clinical complications (57.2%). The average EPG in 61 cases counted was 3 055, 34 (55.7%) showed medium or heavy intensity of infection. The cases distributed in 80% of the townships, more concentrated in 2 towns and 1 farm. The patients aged between 3 to 76 years old with a ratio of male to female 3.6 ∶ 1. 45.5% of the cases were farmers. 1 308 cases (60.1%) were Zhuang Minority. The number of cases seeking medical treatment increases year by year since mid-1980s. 66.0% of the cases had a habit of raw fish-eating. Conclusion Clonorchiasis sinensis widely distributes in Guigang City, number of cases admitted in hospitals increases yearly.