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ORPHA:658909Disease
What it is
A rare parasitic disease characterized by infection with the intestinal parasitic flatworm Fasciolopsis buski by ingestion of metacercariae via undercooked contaminated aquatic plants or contaminated water. Adult worms are the largest flukes infecting humans and attach to and ulcerate the mucosa of the proximal small bowel. Patients may be asymptomatic or present abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and signs of malabsorption, potentially also intestinal obstruction, 30 to 60 days after exposure. Peripheral eosinophilia may be observed. Severe malabsorption may lead to edema and ascites due to protein loss.
Key facts
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Classified as
- Disease
ICD-10 codes
ICD-10 has no distinct code for most rare diseases, so many are filed under the nearest available one. A shared code identifies the group, not this disease — the ORPHAcode above is what identifies it.
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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