What should I do if my liver fluke antibody test is positive?

After undergoing examinations at the hospital, the doctor informed you that your liver fluke antibody test result is positive. What should you do if your liver fluke antibody test is positive?

What to Do If Liver Fluke Antibody Test Is Positive

A positive liver fluke antibody test can be managed through lifestyle modifications and pharmacological treatment.

Lifestyle Management: A positive liver fluke antibody test suggests either an active liver fluke infection or a prior infection that has since resolved—though reinfection may have occurred. Common symptoms include fatigue, diarrhea, dizziness, indigestion, dull upper abdominal pain, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Some patients may also develop malnutrition. During this time, adequate bed rest is recommended, along with consumption of nutrient-rich, easily digestible foods—such as eggs, celery, spinach, cucumber, bitter melon, millet porridge, and Chinese yam porridge.

Pharmacological Treatment: Under medical supervision, patients testing positive for liver fluke antibodies may receive anti-parasitic medications such as albendazole, nitroscanate, hexachloroparaxylene, or praziquantel.

During treatment, strict fecal hygiene management is essential. Maintain good personal hygiene—wash hands thoroughly before meals and after using the toilet. Adopt a light, bland diet; avoid raw or cold foods. All food must be thoroughly cooked, especially fish, which must never be consumed undercooked or raw. We hope this information is helpful to you.