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Fascioliasis--a large outbreak.

E W Hardman, R L Jones, A H Davies

    British Medical Journal
    |August 29, 1970
    PubMed
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    A 1968 study found 44 cases of liver fluke (fascioliasis hepatica) near Chepstow. Treatment with emetine hydrochloride and chloroquine was effective and well-tolerated, with recommendations for watercress control.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Parasitology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Fascioliasis hepatica, or liver fluke infestation, poses a significant health concern.
    • Watercress has been implicated as a potential vehicle for transmission.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on a cluster of fascioliasis hepatica cases in Monmouthshire.
    • To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of emetine hydrochloride and chloroquine treatments.
    • To provide recommendations for preventing future outbreaks.

    Main Methods:

    • Diagnosis of 44 cases of liver fluke infestation.
    • Treatment administration: intramuscular emetine hydrochloride for adults and oral chloroquine for children.
    • Assessment of treatment effectiveness through repeated stool examinations, complement fixation tests, liver function tests, and full blood counts.

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    Main Results:

    • Both emetine hydrochloride and chloroquine treatments were well-tolerated by patients.
    • Treatment efficacy was confirmed in the majority of cases based on diagnostic assessments.
    • The study identified a need for regulatory measures concerning watercress.

    Conclusions:

    • Emetine hydrochloride and chloroquine are effective treatments for fascioliasis hepatica.
    • Strict control over watercress cultivation and sale is recommended to prevent transmission.
    • Public health interventions should address contaminated food sources for parasitic infections.