WebIntroduction. Fasciolosis is a highly pathogenic parasitic disease of humans and their livestock caused by flatworms of the genus Fasciola, also known as liver flukes.Infection caused by the liver fluke species, Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica, are amongst the most neglected zoonotic diseases, despite their global distribution [Citation 1–3]. WebIn fascioliasis, anemia is a well-recognized symptom but its etiology is controversial. There is disagreement on whether hematophagia occurs, and if it does, whether it is sufficient …
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WebThe adult forms of Fasciola hepatica are found in sheep (definitive hosts), usually in the liver. The flukes mate and produce large numbers of eggs that exit the sheep along with fecal material. In moist environments the eggs hatch into ciliated larvae called miracidia (singular miracidium). WebMorphology of Fasciola. Fasciola hepatica possesses mainly three stages of life egg, larva ( in snail), and adult worm. The adult worm has following properties –. The life span of … fisip uph
The histopathology of Fasciola hepatica infections in sheep
WebFasciola hepatica(phylum Platyhelminthes, klasse Trematoda) leeft als adulte worm in de galwegen van de eindgastheer. Deze eindgasteer wordt besmet door de opname van metacercariën op het gras. Daarna mi- greren de larvaire leverbotten via de mesenteriale ve- nen naar de lever en rijpen tot adulte leverbotten. Webfamily: Fascioloidea, Genus: Fasciola, Species: F. hepatica and F. gigantica [4]. Morphology Fasciola hepatica is a leaf shaped, fluke with broad and cone shaped anterior projection. It is grayish brown in color changing to gray when preser ved. The tegument is armed with sharp spines. WebFasciola hepatica is one of the most important flukes of domestic ruminants worldwide, causing liver fluke disease (liver rot, fascioliasis). Chronic liver fluke disease is more common in cattle and rarely fatal. … fisiqweb