FASCIOLIASIS

Course overview

FASCIOLIASIS IS A PARASITIC INFECTION PRIMARILY OF THE HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEM CAUSED BY ONE OF 2 DIGENEAN FLATWORMS, FASCIOLA HEPATICA OR FASCIOLA GIGANTICA, WHICH ARE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS LIVER FLUKES. WHEN THEY INVADE THE LIVER, THE BILE PASSAGES CAN BECOME OBSTRUCTED. THIS ACTIVITY DESCRIBES THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PRESENTATION OF FASCIOLIASIS AND HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN ITS MANAGEMENT.