Fasciolosis is a parasitic worm infection caused by the common liver fluke Fasciola hepatica as well as by Fasciola gigantica. The disease is a plant-borne trematode zoonosis,[3] and is classified as a neglected tropical disease (NTD).[4][5] It affects humans, but its main host is ruminants such as cattle and sheep.[4] The disease progresses through four distinct phases; an initial incubation phase of between a few days up to three months with little or no symptoms; an invasive or acute phase which may manifest with: fever, malaise, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, urticaria, anemia, jaundice, and respiratory symptoms.[6] The disease later progresses to a latent phase with less symptoms and ultimately into a chronic or obstructive phase months to years later.[7][8] In the chronic state the disease causes inflammation of the bile ducts, gall bladder and may cause gall stones as well as fibrosis.[4] While chronic inflammation is connected to increased cancer rates, it is unclear whether fasciolosis is associated with increased cancer risk.[9]
| Fasciolosis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Fascioliasis, fasciolasis, distomatosis, liver rot |
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| Fasciola hepatica | |
| Specialty | Infectious disease, hepatology |
| Symptoms | Abdominal pain, nausea, yellow skin |
| Complications | Pancreatitis, anemia[1] |
| Causes | Fasciola flatworms |
| Risk factors | Eating raw watercress |
| Diagnostic method | Stool sample[2] |
| Prevention | Proper food preparation |
| Medication | Triclabendazole[1] |
| Frequency | 2 millions[1] |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasciolosis
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