9 Questions
What is the primary host of Fasciola hepatica?
Sheep
What is the disease caused by Fasciola hepatica in sheep?
Liver Rot
What is the intermediate host of Fasciola hepatica?
Lymnaea and Succinea snails
What is the method of diagnosis for Fasciola hepatica infection?
Stool Microscopy
What is the characteristic of the egg of Fasciola hepatica?
Operculated
What is the symptom of chronic phase of Fascioliasis?
Biliary obstruction
What is the pathogenic effect of Fasciola hepatica?
Causes parenchymal injury
What is the characteristic of the larvae of Fasciola hepatica?
Penetrate the liver and diaphragm
What is the characteristic of the acute phase of Fascioliasis?
Fever, right upper quadrant pain, eosinophilia, and tender hepatomegaly
This quiz covers the biology and effects of Fasciola hepatica, also known as the sheep liver fluke, a parasitic flatworm that infects the liver of sheep and other animals. Learn about its distribution, symptoms, and economic impact on the livestock industry.
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