FASCIOLIASES Meaning and
Definition
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Fascioliasis is a parasitic infection caused by two species of liver flukes, Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica. It is commonly found in areas with poor sanitation and where humans consume contaminated water or plants. Fascioliasis primarily affects herbivorous mammals, but humans can become accidental hosts when they ingest watercress or other aquatic plants contaminated with the infective stage of the fluke.
Once the flukes are ingested, they migrate through the digestive system and reach the liver, where they burrow into the tissues and lay eggs. This leads to inflammation and damage to the liver, as well as potential complications in other organs. The symptoms of fascioliasis can vary but often include abdominal pain, fever, hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), and eosinophilia (elevated levels of eosinophils in the blood).
Diagnosis of fascioliasis is typically done through a combination of clinical symptoms, blood tests to detect antibodies or eosinophilia, and imaging techniques to identify liver abnormalities. Treatment involves the administration of anthelminthic drugs such as triclabendazole, which effectively kills the flukes. However, due to the potential for side effects and the development of drug resistance, close monitoring and proper medical supervision are necessary.
Prevention of fascioliasis involves improving sanitation practices, providing access to clean water sources, and avoiding consumption of raw or undercooked aquatic plants from potentially contaminated areas. Public health measures such as education, health promotion, and environmental control of the intermediate host snails can also contribute to reducing the incidence and transmission of fascioliasis.
Common Misspellings for FASCIOLIASES
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Etymology of FASCIOLIASES
The word "fascioliases" is derived from the Latin word "fasciola", which means "a band" or "a bundle". This Latin word is often used in biological terms to refer to flatworm parasites from the family Fasciolidae. The suffix "-iases" is added to "fasciola" to indicate that the word refers to multiple cases or infestations of the parasitic disease caused by these worms, known as fascioliasis.
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