Does anyone how I can get tested for the liver flukes you get from eating raw fish?

Any hospital can do this. Where are you located ??

I would just go the pharmacy and get some Praziquantel. Quicker, easier and probably cheaper.

Out of interest do you have symptoms?

12 hours ago, Everyman said:

Does anyone how I can get tested for the liver flukes you get from eating raw fish?

Microscopic stool examination, blood antibody test, CBC= complete blood count, LFTs= liver function tests, Scan

Raw fish are required by law to have been deep-frozen for 24 hours. Unless you're eating local fish raw (why?!?), it would be a fluke if you had them.

5 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Raw fish are required by law to have been deep-frozen for 24 hours. Unless you're eating local fish raw (why?!?), it would be a fluke if you had them.

Pla ra. This is the most common vector of liver flukes in Thailand. As for "Raw fish are required by law to have been deep-frozen for 24 hours" how do you account for FRESH fish?

Edited July 7Jul 7 by dinsdale

2 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Pla ra. This is the most common vector of liver flukes in Thailand. As for "Raw fish are required by law to have been deep-frozen for 24 hours" how do you account for FRESH fish?

SoutheastAsians & Pacific Islanders

COOKED fish does not have live liver flukes. I'm thinking of sushi not pla ra.

On 7/6/2026 at 11:06 PM, KhunLA said:

I would just go the pharmacy and get some Praziquantel. Quicker, easier and probably cheaper.

Praziquantel is an anthelmintic medication primarily used to treat infections caused by schistosoma (blood flukes) and liver flukes.

Key Uses

Schistosomiasis: Treats infections from blood flukes, often contracted through contaminated water.

Fluke Infections: Effective against various types of liver and lung flukes.

Tapeworms: Frequently used off-label or in specific formulations to treat adult tapeworm infections in humans and animals.

How It Works

It increases the cell membrane permeability of the worms to calcium, leading to severe spasms and paralysis of their muscles. This causes the worms to detach from the host tissues, allowing the body to destroy or expel them.

Common Side Effects

Dizziness and headache

Drowsiness or fatigue

Nausea and abdominal discomfort

Malaise

Note: Dosage and treatment duration depend strictly on the type of infection and patient weight. Always use under medic

On 7/6/2026 at 11:06 PM, KhunLA said:

I would just go the pharmacy and get some Praziquantel. Quicker, easier and probably cheaper.

On 7/6/2026 at 10:53 PM, Sheryl said:

Any hospital can do this. Where are you located ??

I am in Hua Hin right now

What is the name of the test?