Fasciolopsis buski Infection in a 50-Year-Old Female
Journal Title: Journal of Enam Meical College - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Fasciolopsiasis is a disease caused by the largest food-borne intestinal trematode known as Fasciolopsis buski. Here we report a case of a 50-year-old female who presented with upper abdominal pain and vomiting for one month. She was previously diagnosed as a case of choledocholithiasis. Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) revealed stones along with two leaf-shaped worms which were removed from the duodenum of the patient. The worms were identified as F. buski by its unique morphology. Awareness regarding this parasitic infestation, especially in the rural area, should gain attention while formulating strategies to prevent and manage such infestation.
Authors and Affiliations
Mejbah Uddin Ahmed, Deb Prosad Paul, Md Alamgir Hossain, Mohammad Quamrul Hasan, Md Khalilur Rahman
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.3329/jemc.v4i2.19681
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