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Case Study. A 45-year-old G man was assigned to perform construction work in the Philippines, USA. . G man?. a special law-enforcement agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) . B. . Gay man. C. a recurring character in the Half-life series of first person shooter computer games.
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A 45-year-old G man was assigned to perform construction work in the Philippines, USA.
G man? a special law-enforcement agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) B. • Gay man C. a recurring character in the Half-life series of first person shooter computer games D. Government man
He went to a local hospital in the Philippines for persistent diarrhea.
Persistent diarrhea? If you are the doctor, what will you do first? A. Give him the berberine(黄连素) and ask him to go home B. Arrange the enteroscope for him C. Tell him to do the simple examination of his stool
Your Presumption A. Ulcerated colonitis B. The disorders of the function of the intestinal tract C. Caused by parasites of microorganism D. Take the bitter aloes (泻药) on the sneak so that he can ask for a leave
A stool examination was performed on a formalin fixed stool concentrate of his specimen.
Diagnosis • China Liver Fluke B. Amebae C. Sesame D. Rice
Clinical Features • Most pathologic manifestations result from inflammation and intermittent obstruction of the biliary ducts.
Clinical Features • In the acute phase, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and eosinophilia can occur. In long-standing infections, cholangitis, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, and cholangiocarcinoma can develop, which may be fatal.
Treatment • Praziquantel or albendazole* are the drugs of choice.