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Fasciola hepatica
Geographical

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Found globally, mainly in sheep-raising areas (Europe, Americas, Africa, Asia)

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Fasciola hepatica
Morphology

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Large, flat, leaf-shaped flukes (20-75mm x 8-10mm)

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Fasciola hepatica
Life Cycle

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Fasciola hepatica
Diagnostics

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Eggs detected in stool or bile-duct samples

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Fasciola hepatica
Pathogenicity

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Causes liver inflammation and necrosis; symptoms include hepatomegaly, fever, and digestive issues

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