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Human fascioliasis.

R Saba1, M Korkmaz, D Inan

  • 1Akdeniz University, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Antalya, Turkey. rabin@akdeniz.edu.tr

Clinical Microbiology and Infection : the Official Publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
|April 29, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Fasciola hepatica, a liver fluke, causes human disease with symptoms like abdominal pain and fever. Diagnosis is challenging, but eosinophilia suggests F. hepatica infection, requiring further testing.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Human Tropical Medicine
  • Zoonotic Diseases

Background:

  • Fasciola hepatica is a zoonotic liver fluke that infects humans, causing fascioliasis.
  • Clinical manifestations include epigastric pain, malaise, fever, and arthralgia, particularly in acute cases.
  • Eosinophilia is a key laboratory indicator, especially in acute human fascioliasis.

Discussion:

  • Human fascioliasis is often underestimated due to its rarity in clinical practice and limited availability of effective treatments in many regions.
  • Physicians may face diagnostic challenges in recognizing this parasitic infection.
  • The zoonotic nature of F. hepatica necessitates awareness in both human and animal health sectors.

Key Insights:

  • Eosinophilia combined with abdominal pain warrants evaluation for F. hepatica infestation.

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  • Diagnosis requires a combination of parasitological, radiological, and serological methods.
  • Prompt identification and treatment are crucial for managing human fascioliasis.

    • Outlook:

    • Further research into more accessible and effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies is needed.
    • Enhanced physician education on recognizing and managing fascioliasis is essential.
    • Public health initiatives may be required to address the underestimation of human fascioliasis.