We report 2 outbreaks of Opisthorchis felineus infection caused by the consumption of tench filets (Tinca tinca) from a lake in Italy. Of the 22 infected persons, 10 (45.4%) were asymptomatic. When present, symptoms (fever, nausea, abdominal pain, and myalgias) were mild. Eosinophilia occurred in all infected persons

Armignacco, Orlando

Bernardini, Giuliana

Bossù, Teresa

Caterini, Luciano

Ferri, Fabrizio

Ludovisi, Alessandra

Marucci, Gianluca

Morales, Maria A. Gomez

Pozio, Edoardo

Raponi, Giampaolo Natalini

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