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[Fascioliasis: a 23-year retrospective study].
Frédéric-Antoine Dauchy1, David Laharie, Didier Neau
1CHU de Bordeaux, Hôpital Pellegrin, Fédération de maladies infectieuses, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux. frederic.dauchy@chu-bordeaux.fr
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|June 26, 2007
Summary
Fascioliasis, a liver fluke infection, presents with gastrointestinal symptoms in France. Early diagnosis using serum assays and treatment with triclabendazole are effective for managing this parasitic disease.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
- Gastroenterology
Context:
- Fascioliasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by liver flukes.
- Southwestern France is an endemic region for fascioliasis.
- Understanding clinical features is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose:
- To detail the clinical presentation and laboratory results of fascioliasis patients in southwestern France.
- To evaluate diagnostic methods and treatment efficacy.
Summary:
- A retrospective review of 37 confirmed fascioliasis cases in Bordeaux from 1981 to 2004.
- All patients exhibited eosinophilia; serum assays were key for early diagnosis.
- Treatment with triclabendazole was effective, with some requiring a second dose.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of considering fascioliasis in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms and eosinophilia.
- Demonstrates the effectiveness of triclabendazole for treating fascioliasis.
- Informs public health strategies for parasitic disease control in endemic areas.
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