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Fascioliasis
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Linked signs and symptoms
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- Appetite Loss (Anorexia)
- Blood: Eosinophil raised (Eosinophilia)
- Breath Shortness (Dyspnoea)
- Cough
- Fever (Raised Body Temperature)
- Flatulence (Farting)
- Fluid Collection in Abdominal Cavity (Ascites)
- Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
- Liver Enlarged Or Tender
- Mind: Malaise
- Nausea
- Pain Abdominal
- Skin Itching Generalized
- Skin Itchy Swollen Red Bumps (Hives or Urticaria)
- Skin Yellowing (Jaundice)
- Vomiting
- Weight Loss (Body Mass Index Decreased)
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Introduction / full article
Fascioliasis
Fascioliasis
This is an infection that is caused by parasites from the Trematoda class called flukes. These flukes are flatworms that live in the body, most commonly in the digestive tract and bloodstream. One of the most common flukes that affect humans is from sheep liver. Because of this, those living in countries where herding sheeps is a common industry are more susceptible to Fascioliasis. Aside from ingesting raw liver from sheeps with flukes, consumption of contaminated water or watercress can also cause Fascioliasis. Symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, hives, change in bowel movement, and chest pain (although there have been some cases of Fascioliasis where no symptoms has been reported).