Fascioliasis

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Fascioliasis

Fascioliasis (/fæsɪˈoʊliəsɪs/), also known as liver fluke disease or distomatosis, is a parasitic disease caused by two species of trematodes, or parasitic flatworms: Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica. The disease is primarily found in sheep and cattle, but can also affect humans.

Etymology

The term "fascioliasis" is derived from the Latin fasciola, meaning "little band" or "ribbon", and the Greek -iasis, meaning "condition" or "disease". This refers to the ribbon-like shape of the Fasciola parasites.

Symptoms

Symptoms of fascioliasis can vary greatly, but often include fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and weight loss. In severe cases, the disease can cause liver damage and biliary cirrhosis.

Transmission

Fascioliasis is transmitted through the consumption of watercress or other water plants contaminated with the larvae of the Fasciola parasites. The larvae then mature in the bile ducts of the liver, causing infection.

Treatment

Treatment for fascioliasis typically involves the use of anthelmintic drugs, such as triclabendazole. In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove the parasites.

Prevention

Prevention of fascioliasis primarily involves avoiding the consumption of raw or undercooked water plants, particularly in areas where the disease is common.

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