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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2009; 15(1): 86-94
Published online Jan 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.86
Table 4 Answers to questionnaires regarding knowledge on route of C. sinensis infection
Questionspatients with “Yes”n (%)Patients with “No”n (%)Number of notanswered (n)
Did you (the patient him/herself) know that clonorchiasis can be acquired by ingesting raw freshwater fish?2464 (80.8)585 (19.2)31
Did you know that clonorchiasis can also be acquired by eating freshwater shellfish?1626 (53.3)1423 (46.7)31
Did you know that clonorchiasis can be transmitted via kitchen knifes and/or towels?1441 (47.3)1608 (52.7)31
Did you know clonorchiasis can be transmitted by unwashed hands of raw freshwater fish handlers?1192 (39.1)1855 (60.9)33
Did you know that clonorchiasis can be prevented by eating fully cooked freshwater fish?2371 (77.8)676 (22.2)33

  • Citation: Kim HG, Han J, Kim MH, Cho KH, Shin IH, Kim GH, Kim JS, Kim JB, Kim TN, Kim TH, Kim TH, Kim JW, Ryu JK, Moon YS, Moon JH, Park SJ, Park CG, Bang SJ, Yang CH, Yoo KS, Yoo BM, Lee KT, Lee DK, Lee BS, Lee SS, Lee SO, Lee WJ, Cho CM, Joo YE, Cheon GJ, Choi YW, Chung JB, Yoon YB. Prevalence of clonorchiasis in patients with gastrointestinal disease: A Korean nationwide multicenter survey. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(1): 86-94
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  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.86