Testing for liver flukes

[at15]

I would like to get tested (and treated if necessary) for liver fluke.    I understand that there is a blood antibody test for liver fluke now (instead of examining stool samples for parasite eggs). However, I am not sure if the blood antibody tests are used in Thailand.    Does anyone have experience and/or recommendations for a Dr and/or facility that would be appropriate?   Thanks very much....

Edited April 6, 2019 by at15

[Sheryl]

Yes, ELISA test is used here but only larger hospitals, usually those affiliated with a university, are likely to have it. And they will order it only if the clinical picture is suggestive of fluke infection i.e. you would have trouble getting this done on demand.

 

Where do you live?

[scubascuba3]

Is that Crab somtam a risk?

[Sheryl]

Yes.