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Fasciolopsiasis. The trematode Fasciolopsis buski, the largest intestinal fluke of humans. Immature eggs are discharged into the intestine and stool. Eggs become embryonated in water , eggs release miracidia , which invade a suitable snail intermediate host .
Fasciolopsis buski is a large, dorsoventrally flattened fluke characterized by a blunt anterior end, undulating, unbranched ceca (sac-like cavities with single openings), tandem dendritic testes, branched ovaries, and ventral suckers to attach itself to the host.
Fasciolopsiasis is an infection caused by the parasite Fasciolopsis buski, an intestinal fluke. You can get infected by eating raw or undercooked aquatic plants that have the organism encysted (enclosed by a thick membrane or shell) on them. You can treat Fasciolopsis infection with medication.
Fasciolopsiasis is an infection caused by the parasite Fasciolopsis buski, an intestinal fluke.
Fasciolopsiasis is a small bowel infection caused by the largest of the intestinal trematodes, Fasciolopsis buski, which can measure up to 7.5 by 2.5 cm. Eggs passed in feces hatch and miracidiae infect planorbid snails.
Fasciolopsiasis results from an infection by the trematode Fasciolopsis buski, [1] the largest intestinal fluke of humans, growing up to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) long. Signs and symptoms. Most infections are light, almost asymptomatic.
Fasciolopsiasis is infection with the intestinal fluke Fasciolopsis buski, which is acquired by eating aquatic plants or ingesting contaminated water. Flukes are parasitic flatworms that infect various parts of the body (blood vessels, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, liver) depending on the species.