Fascioliasis

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Parasitic disease
Parasitic disease Fascioliasis

Overview

Etiology

Parasitic disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Camel, Cattle, Goat, Human, Sheep

Clinical Signs

Sudden death

Dullness

Weakness

Anorexia

Pale mucosa

Abdominal pain

Anemia

Required

Weight loss

Required

Submandibular edema

Icterus

Wool shedding

Decreased milk yield

Diarrhea

Diagnosis

Clinical examination

Fecal sedimentation test

Direct fecal smear

Detection of operculated eggs

ELISA serology

Liver examination for flukes

Hematologic examination

Biochemical liver enzyme assays

Treatment

Diamphenethide

Rafoxanide

Nitroxynil

Clorsulon and ivermectin

Triclabendazole

Prevention & Control

Routine prophylactic anthelmintic treatment

Prevent grazing on infected pastures

Snail control programs

Improve irrigation and drainage

Use of molluscicides

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