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Where is Fasciola Hepatica most prevalent?
Where is Fasciola Hepatica most prevalent?
What is the common name for Fasciola Hepatica?
What is the common name for Fasciola Hepatica?
Where does Fasciola Hepatica attach itself within the host's body?
Where does Fasciola Hepatica attach itself within the host's body?
How do humans or animals get infected with Fasciola Hepatica?
How do humans or animals get infected with Fasciola Hepatica?
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What is the lifespan of Fasciola Hepatica?
What is the lifespan of Fasciola Hepatica?
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What is the common name for Fasciola Hepatica?
What is the common name for Fasciola Hepatica?
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Where is Fasciola Hepatica most prevalent?
Where is Fasciola Hepatica most prevalent?
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How do humans or animals get infected with Fasciola Hepatica?
How do humans or animals get infected with Fasciola Hepatica?
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What does Fasciola Hepatica feed on within the host's body?
What does Fasciola Hepatica feed on within the host's body?
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What is the lifespan of Fasciola Hepatica?
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Study Notes
Fasciola Hepatica
- Commonly known as the liver fluke, a parasitic flatworm.
- Most prevalent in temperate and tropical regions, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene.
Infection and Habitat
- Fasciola Hepatica attaches itself to the bile ducts within the host's liver.
- Humans and animals get infected with Fasciola Hepatica by consuming contaminated food or water with metacercariae, the encysted larval stage.
Life Cycle and Nutrition
- The lifespan of Fasciola Hepatica is approximately 10-15 years.
- The parasite feeds on the host's bile, liver tissue, and blood within the bile ducts.
Geographic Distribution
- Fasciola Hepatica is most prevalent in regions with high humidity, rainfall, and temperature, such as Ireland, Scotland, and parts of Europe, Asia, and South America.
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Test your knowledge of Fasciola Hepatica with this quiz presented by Al-Maarif University College. Learn about the liver fluke and its impact.
