Microbiology Interview Question:

A Chinese male has had right upper quadrant pain for the past 10 years. Workup for gallbladder disease with an ultrasound shows small linear organisms. O&P exam reveals the ovoid, flask shaped egg of Clonorchis sinensis. Which of the following statements is false regarding Clonorchis sinensis?

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* A. It is also called the oriental liver fluke
* B. Man is a definitive host
* C. This infection can best be treated with surgical removal of the gallbladder
* D. There are two intermediate hosts - the snail and the fish
* E. Long-term infection has been associated with cholangiocarcinoma (cancer of the bile duct)

Correct Answer: C
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