Man may become infested with this fluke by eating uncooked vegetables. Fasciola hepatica can affect 46 species of wild and domestic animals as well as humans. Fasciola hepatica simple english wikipedia, the free. Fascioliasis is caused by two species of parasitic flatworms or trematodes that mainly affect the liver.
The aim of this observational study was to assess the prevalence of exposure to f. It is a parasitic trematode fluke or flatworm in the phylum platyhelminthes it infects the livers of various mammals, including humans. Fasciola hepatica en colombia alex javier carmona parasitologia 2012 microbiologia up 22. The trematodes fasciola hepatica also known as the common liver fluke or the sheep liver fluke and fasciola gigantica are large liver flukes f. The incidence has been increasing since the year 1980. The disease progresses through four distinct phases. Fasciola hepatica, also known as the common liver fluke or sheep liver fluke, is a parasitic. The disease caused by the fluke is called fascioliasis also kn. Il parassita adulto depone uova che vengono portate dalla bile nellintestino e raggiungono lesterno con le feci necessariamente in ambiente acquatico. Epidemiology and impact of fasciola hepatica exposure in high. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Thomas capillaria hepatica is a parasitic nematode which causes hepatic capillariasis in rodents and. Patterns in size and shedding of fasciola hepatica eggs by naturally and experimentally infected murid rodents pdf.
The disease caused by the fluke is called fascioliasis. Fasciola hepatica commonly called sheep liver fluke. Among domestic animals, the sheep liver fluke fasciola hepatica may cause debilitating and fatal epidemics liver rot in sheep. Lopezvillacis isabel cristina, artiedarojas jorge rodrigo, meraandrade rafael isaias, munozespinoza manolo sebastian, riveraguerra veronica elizabeth, cuadradoguevara andrea camila, zuritavasquez jose hernan, monterorecalde mayra andrea. The two species of trematodes that cause fascioliasis fasciola hepatica and fasciola gigantica are leafshaped worms, large enough to be visible to the naked eye adult f. Fasciola hepatica fasciola hepatica, also known as the common liver fluke or sheep liver fluke, is a parasitic flatworm of the class trematoda, phylum platyhelminthes that infects the livers of various mammals, including humans. Dec 04, 20 fasciola hepatica, a parasitic flatworm of the class trematoda, phylum platyhelminthes that infects the livers of various mammals, including humans, is exceptionally rare in the united states. Fasciola hepatica study guide by equuspuella includes 10 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more.
Fascioliasis enfermedades infecciosas manual msd version. Fasciola hepatica en colombia alex javier carmona parasitologia 2012 microbiologia up 21. It infects the livers of various mammals, including humans. Fasciola hepatica in ruminants digestive system merck. Fasciolosis is a parasitic worm infection caused by the common liver fluke fasciola hepatica as well as by fasciola gigantica. A fasciola hepatica linne, 1758 e classificada entre os platyhelmintes, e esta dentro da classe trematoda. Fasciola hepatica, also known as the common liver fluke, is a trematode parasite of sheep and cattle with a widespread distribution worldwide and in the uk, where fluke prevalence in adult dairy cattle has been reported to be 48% to 76% salimibejestani et al. It affects humans, but its main host is ruminants such as cattle and sheep. Fasciola hepatica definition of fasciola hepatica by. In fascioliasis caused by the liver fluke fasciola hepatica, a small parasitic flatworm that lives in the bile ducts and causes a condition known as liver rot read more. Este helminto e conhecido popularmente como baratinha do figado.
It is important to get an idea about the fasciola hepatica life cycle to determine the best treatment option. It is a parasitic trematode fluke or flatworm in the phylum platyhelminthes. Fasciola hepatica vive come parassita nei dotti biliari degli erbivori, il suo ciclo e legato allacqua ed alla presenza del suo ospite intermedio. Fasciola hepatica in ruminants merck veterinary manual. Fasciola hepatica, a parasitic flatworm of the class trematoda, phylum platyhelminthes that infects the livers of various mammals, including humans, is exceptionally rare in the united states.
Fasciola, lymnaeids and human fascioliasis, with a global overview on disease transmission, epidemiology, evolutionary genetics, molecular epidemiology and control. Epidemiology and impact of fasciola hepatica exposure in. The disease is a plantborne trematode zoonosis, and is classified as a neglected tropical disease ntd. However, it is commonly observed in developing countries. Fasciola hepatica the common names are the sheep liver fluke and the common liver fluke. The liver fluke fasciola hepatica is a trematode parasite with a worldwide distribution and is the cause of important production losses in the dairy industry. Economically important infections are seen in cattle, sheep, alpacas, and llamas in three forms. Habitata parasite of herbivorous anim als sheep,goat and cattle, living in. A stable 2629 kda, coproantigen has been isolated and the monoclonal antibodies against this antigen are useful for the detection of the antigen in stools. In sheep, the migratory phase of the parasite produces severe parenchymal disease of the liver for which the parasite is called sheep liver fluke and the disease is known as liver rot. Fasciola hepatica, also known as the common liver fluke or sheep liver fluke, is a parasitic trematode fluke or flatworm, a type of helminth of the class trematoda, phylum platyhelminthes. Fasciola parasites live as adult flukes in the bile duct and immature eggs go out through feces and grow in fresh.
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