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Human fascioliasis: A case of hyperinfection and an update for clinicians

  • Renzo Arauco
  • , Nicola M. Zetola
  • , Flor Calderon
  • , Carlos Seas
  • Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
  • University of California San Francisco Center for Tuberculosis

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Abstract

Fascioliasis is a foodborne trematode infection that affects patients worldwide causing both liver inflammation and biliary obstruction. In developed countries, the disease is rare but a number of focal outbreaks have been reported. Here, we report a case of human fascioliasis in which acute and chronic manifestations coexisted and discuss the newest evidence regarding pathogenesis, diagnostic approach, and treatment, with emphasis on strategies to control the incidence of this emergent disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)305-312
Number of pages8
JournalFoodborne Pathogens and Disease
Volume4
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2007

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