Fasciola hepatica

Fasciola hepatica , commonly known as the liver fluke , is a flat parasite that primarily infects the liver and bile ducts of mammals, including humans. This parasite is often found in areas where livestock farming is prevalent and where aquatic plants may be contaminated. Infection occurs when raw or improperly washed plants, such as aquatic plants, contaminated with the parasite's larvae are ingested.

Once in the body, F. hepatica migrates to the liver and bile ducts, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, fatigue, nausea, and sometimes jaundice. The infection can last for months or even years and cause liver damage if left untreated.

Treatment relies on specific antiparasitic drugs, such as triclabendazole, which eliminate the parasite and limit complications. Prevention involves avoiding the consumption of raw or poorly washed aquatic plants, drinking clean drinking water, and controlling the infection in livestock to limit its spread.

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