Metorchis conjunctus in people

In the past M. conjunctus was an occasional parasite of inhabitants of northern Canada, but now seems to be less common, perhaps because fewer sucker fish are consumed.

Public health overview

In the past M. conjunctus was an occasional parasite of inhabitants of northern Canada, but now seems to be less common, perhaps because fewer sucker fish are consumed.  In 1993, however, there was a small, common-source outbreak with clinical signs in people in Montreal, Quebec associated with sucker fish sashimi.

Additional information about  Metorchis conjunctus is available under Dogs.