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Name and epidemiology

Fasciolopsis buski


India


Eggs excreted by human and pig


Infected via snails to edible water plants or fish

In humans?

Reside in the intestine and the flukes are large - up to 7 cm

Clinical features

Usually asymptomatic -


GI upset – diarrhoea/constipation but can go ectopic

Diagnosis

Eggs and adult flukes can be found in faeces


Eggs are identical deliver flicks

Treatment

Praziquantel