An Introductory to Fasciolosis
Volume 2 - Issue 3
Tewodros Alemneh1*, Mebrate Getabalew2 and Dawit Akeberegn3
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- 1 Woreta Town Office of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, Ethiopia
- 2 Department of Animal Science, Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia
- 3Debre Berhan City Municipality Office, Meat Inspection and Hygiene, Ethiopia
*Corresponding author:
Tewodros Alemneh, Woreta Town Office of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, South Gondar Zone,
Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
Received: January 22, 2019; Published: March 01, 2019
DOI: 10.32474/CDVS.2018.02.000139
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Abstract
Fasciolosis is a disease of sheep, cattle, goats and occasionally humans. It is caused by a trematode called Fasciola with the two
most common species of Fasciola hepatica (F. hepatica) and Fasciola gigantica (F. gigantica). The parasites encyst in the bile ducts
and liver parenchyma of animals. Fasciolosis is common in marshy water bodies where favorable for its intermediate host. Snails of
the genus Lymnae facilitate its survival and ubiquity worldwide. The disease causes serious economic losses annually, either directly
or indirectly, by disrupting animal production. Therefore; this introductory review highlights on the occurrence, epidemiology,
diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of fasciolosis.
Keywords: Fasciolosis; Occurrence; Epidemiology; Diagnosis; Treatment; Prevention; Control
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Introduction|
Liver Fluke Infection|
Etiology|
Morphology|
Epidemiology|
Life Cycle|
Pathogenesis and Clinical Signs|
Diagnosis|
Treatment and Control|
Conclusion|
Acknowledgements|
Authors Contribution|
Conflicting of Interests|
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