There are two species within the genus Fasciola: Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica, as well as hybrids between the two species. (wikipedia.org)
Fasciola hepatica Linnaeus, 1758 Fasciola gigantica Cobbold, 1855 Hybrid or introgressed populations of Fasciola gigantica × Fasciola hepatica Fasciola pass through five phases in their life cycle: egg, miracidium, cercaria, metacercaria, and adult fluke. (wikipedia.org)
Description of a new trematode worm (Fasciola gigantica). (wikipedia.org)
Both Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica are known to occur in cattle, providing the opportunity for genetic recombination. (cdc.gov)
In this study, the rabbit was assessed as a laboratory host for the helminthes parasite, Fasciola gigantica. (ajol.info)
Studies were undertaken on the viability of the metacercariae of Fasciola gigantica when stored in water at 13˚C for periods up to 23 weeks, exposed to the sunlight for up to 8 h or stored at a range of temperatures and humidities for up to 10 weeks. (edu.au)
It belongs to the family Fasciolidae, which includes another species of liver fluke, Fasciola gigantica. (paraedu.ir)
The molecular structure of Fasciola gigantica 14-3-3 protein has been characterized. (biomedcentral.com)
Fasciola gigantica is a worldwide distributed liver fluke that can infect a wide range of livestock of economic importance such as cattle, sheep and goats [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
La quantité d'IgG des moutons infestés par F. gigantica augmente dès la 2 ème semaine après infestation (SPI2) et atteint un pic en SPI13. (parasite-journal.org)
[ 8 ] and should be differentiated from Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica, which are liver flukes that cause fascioliasis. (medscape.com)
After the cysts of Fasciola hepatica or Fasciola gigantica are swallowed, they reach the intestine and release immature larvae. (msdmanuals.com)
Infected with Fasciola hepatica1
Abstract - The phenotype of the hepatic inflammatory infiltrate and hepatic lymph nodes (HLN) was analysed in lambs primarily and challenge infected with Fasciola hepatica . (vetres.org)
Parasite5
Fasciola hepatica is a parasite that causes on average 3.2 million in losses in the agricultural sector every year worldwide. (sciencedaily.com)
origin, Colombia) with allopatric isolates of Fasciola hepatica from France or Fascioloides magna from the Czech Republic were carried out during five successive snail generations to determine if this lymnaeid might sustain complete larval development of either parasite. (cambridge.org)
The trematode Fasciola hepatica , or sheep liver fluke or common liver fluke, is a parasite that infects humans, cows and sheep. (wormbase.org)
The zoonotic worm parasite Fasciola hepatica secretes an abundance of cathepsin L peptidases that are associated with virulence, invasiveness, feeding and migration. (biomedcentral.com)
Fasciola hepatica is a parasite of worldwide distribution that occurs to a greater extent in bovines. (unipamplona.edu.co)
Sheep4
In addition, in the past, some cases of a syndrome known as Halzoun (a local, Middle Eastern term) -i.e., an acute hypersensitivity reaction involving the buccopharyngeal mucosa and upper respiratory tract in persons who ingested raw or undercooked sheep or goat liver-were attributed to temporary pharyngeal attachment of larval Fasciola flukes. (cdc.gov)
This research on sheep, one of the main victims of Fasciola hepatica, could mean an important step toward improving the effectiveness of vaccines in the future. (sciencedaily.com)
Little is known on the identity and genetic variability of Fasciola populations in sheep. (cdc.gov)
Fasciola hepatica is distributed worldwide, especially in regions where sheep or cattle are raised. (paraedu.ir)
Infection4
Differences in the compatibility of infection between the liver flukes Fascioloides magna and Fasciola hepatica in a Colombian population of the snail Galba sp. (cambridge.org)
A) Ultrasound of the liver of a patient with Fasciola hepatica infection, the Netherlands. (cdc.gov)
In addition, disease caused by Fasciola infection (known as fasciolosis) in humans is included in the WHO top listed neglected tropical diseases [ 5 , 6 ], and it is estimated that at least 2.4 million people are infected worldwide and 180 million are at risk of infections [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Correlation between climate data and land altitude for Fasciola hepatica infection in cattle in Santa Catarina, Brazil. (bvsalud.org)
Fasciolosis2
Fasciola hepatica is the causative agent of fasciolosis, a worldwide neglected and re-emerging zoonotic disease [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Snails of the family Lymnaeidae act as intermediate hosts in the biological cycle of Fasciola hepatica, which is a biological agent of fasciolosis, a parasitic disease of medical importance for humans and animals. (fiocruz.br)
Hepatica eggs1
Fasciola hepatica eggs are broadly ellipsoidal, operculated (having a lid-like structure), and measure 130-۱۵۰ μm by 60-۹۰ µm. (paraedu.ir)
20193
Repositorio Institucional Universidad de Pamplona: Estudio de la prevalencia de fasciola hepática en la planta de beneficio de ganado bovino, municipal Pamplona Norte de Santander en el periodo del13 de marzo al 7 de junio 2019. (unipamplona.edu.co)
Estudio de la prevalencia de fasciola hepática en la planta de beneficio de ganado bovino, municipal Pamplona Norte de Santander en el periodo del13 de marzo al 7 de junio 2019. (unipamplona.edu.co)
Durante la pasantía realizada en la Planta de Beneficio de Ganado Bovino Municipal, Pamplona ubicado en la ciudad de Pamplona, en el período comprendido entre el 13 de marzo y el 7 de junio de 2019, se realizó un estudio observacional longitudinal de prevalencia del mencionado parásito. (unipamplona.edu.co)
Trematoda1
Fasciola hepatica is a member of the class Trematoda, phylum Platyhelminthes. (paraedu.ir)
Fascioliasis3
Most of the clinical knowledge about fascioliasis is based on cases caused by Fasciola hepatica . (cdc.gov)
Evidence of fascioliasis in humans exists dating back to Egyptian mummies that have been found with Fasciola eggs. (wikipedia.org)
Fascioliasis is a food -borne parasitic disease that affects a range of animals , including humans caused by Fasciola hepatica . (bvsalud.org)
Cattle1
The objective was to determine the prevalence of Fasciola hepatica in cattle slaughtered in the Bovine Cattle Benefit Plant, Pamplona Municipal, for this purpose, during this period a total of 945 cattle were received for slaughter, of which 684 were males and 261 females. (unipamplona.edu.co)
Flukes4
Fasciola parasites at ectopic sites may or may not mature into adult flukes. (cdc.gov)
In this article, we will explore the morphology of Fasciola hepatica, how it differs from other liver flukes, and how it can be identified. (paraedu.ir)
How does Fasciola hepatica differ from other liver flukes? (paraedu.ir)
Vaccine1
There is no vaccine for Fasciola currently available. (wikipedia.org)
Watercress1
This is of particular concern in areas where animal waste is used as fertilizer for the cultivation of watercress, as the full life cycle of Fasciola can sustained while contaminating crops intended for human consumption. (wikipedia.org)
Abstract1
abstract = "From the brown alga Dilophus fasciola (Dictyotaceae) three new tetraoxygenated diterpenes (1-3) with a dolabellane skeleton were isolated. (elsevierpure.com)
Infections2
The MM3-COPRO assay was evaluated with 213 samples from healthy patients, 30 Fasciola positive fecal samples (according to the Kato-Katz method), and 83 samples from patients with other parasitic infections. (qxmd.com)
The most widely used diagnostic approach is direct detection of Fasciola eggs, by light-microscopic examination of stool or of duodenal or biliary aspirates. (cdc.gov)
Clonorchis1
Fasciola hepatica is similar to another liver fluke, Clonorchis sinensis, which is also known as the Chinese liver fluke or the oriental liver fluke. (paraedu.ir)
Trematodes1
Fasciola, commonly known as the liver fluke, is a genus of parasitic trematodes. (wikipedia.org)
Protein1
Sequence analysis revealed that rFg14-3-3e protein had 100% identity to 14-3-3 protein from Fasciola hepatica . (biomedcentral.com)
Parasites5
Fasciola parasites do not multiply in people. (cdc.gov)
Fasciola parasites usually go to the liver and bile ducts. (cdc.gov)
In the UK, Fasciola is generally common in farmed livestock which graze upon wetland pastures where the parasites intermediate snail host thrives. (wormbase.org)
All Fasciola positive specimens were detected with the MM3-COPRO assay (100% sensitivity) and there was no cross-reactivity with other common parasites present in the clinical specimens analyzed (100% specificity). (qxmd.com)
Although host immune evasion is a common strategy used by successful parasites, Fasciola spp. (biomedcentral.com)
Parasitic1
Fasciola hepatica is a parasitic flatworm that infects the livers of various mammals, including humans. (paraedu.ir)
Intermediate hosts1
The intermediate hosts, where Fasciola reproduce asexually, are gastropods from the family Lymnaeidae, also known as pond snails. (wikipedia.org)
Humans1
Fasciola hepatica causes liver fluke disease, a worldwide neglected and re-emerging zoonotic disease, leading to hepatitis in humans and livestock. (biomedcentral.com)
Adult1
The adult worms of Fasciola hepatica measure up to 10 mm in length and 2.5 mm in width. (paraedu.ir)
Detection3
MM3-ELISA detection of Fasciola hepatica coproantigens in preserved human stool samples. (qxmd.com)
In this study, we evaluate the MM3-COPRO method for detection of Fasciola coproantigens in human fecal samples, and the usefulness of a new preservative/diluent, CoproGuard, developed for preservation of Fasciola coproantigens. (qxmd.com)
The use of CoproGuard enhanced coproantigen extraction without affecting the detection limit of the assay, and the antigenicity of Fasciola coproantigens in fecal samples stored at 37 degrees C was retained throughout the entire observation period (120 days). (qxmd.com)
Research1
Dive into the research topics of 'A decade of change: Recovery of the endangered wavyrayed lampmussel (Lampsilis fasciola) in Canada (1999-2009)? (cmich.edu)
Western1
FASCIOLA ES Western Blot (WB) IgG est un test qualitatif de diagnostic sérologique IgG par immunoblot de la distomatose proposé comme test de confirmation d'un résultat positif ou équivoque obtenu par les tests classiques de dépistage. (ldbiodiagnostics.com)