Editorial
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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2025; 31(1): 101360
Published online Jan 7, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i1.101360
Liver parasites: A global endemic and journey from infestation to intervention
Yumna Shahid, Bushra Emman, Shahab Abid
Yumna Shahid, Shahab Abid, Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 75500, Sindh, Pakistan
Bushra Emman, Aga Khan Medical College, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 75500, Sindh, Pakistan
Author contributions: Shahid Y designed and wrote the manuscript and analyzed the data; Emman B performed literature searches and contributed to writing; Abid S designed, reviewed, and edited the manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Shahab Abid, FACG, MBBS, PhD, Professor, Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Stadium Road, P O Box 3500, Karachi 75500, Sindh, Pakistan. shahab.abid@aku.edu
Received: September 11, 2024
Revised: October 30, 2024
Accepted: November 8, 2024
Published online: January 7, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Liver parasites are a hidden global threat, driving severe conditions like recurrent cholangitis, cirrhosis, liver failure, and even cancer. As climate change and globalization fuel their spread, especially in Asia, Europe and Africa, timely diagnosis is often missed due to limited awareness. This editorial shines a spotlight on these overlooked infections, offering a vital guide for clinicians to better recognize and combat hepatic parasites. This is a call to action for the global hepatology community to address these rising dangers and to safeguard public health.