Fasciolopsida (Fasciolopsiasis)

Fasciolopsis is a disease caused by trematodes of the species Fasciolopsis buski, which parasitize the human small intestine. This disease is common among residents of the Far East.

When adult flukes attach to the intestinal wall, inflammation may occur, accompanied by minor ulceration and bleeding. One of the main symptoms of the disease is diarrhea. In advanced cases, the patient loses appetite, vomits, and later the face, abdomen and legs begin to swell. In very advanced cases, as well as with insufficient nutrition, the disease can be fatal.

To treat fasciolopsidosis and remove trematodes from the body, anthelmintic drugs are used. An example of such a drug is praziquantel.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), fasciolopsis is one of the most common parasitic diseases. It is mainly found in Asia, especially in countries where people eat poorly cooked fish or crab meat.

Therefore, to prevent fasciolopsidosis, it is necessary to monitor the quality of food, especially if it is made from fish or crabs, and also regularly carry out deworming. If you suspect you have this disease, you should see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Fasciolopsiasis is a disease common among residents of the Far East; caused by trematodes of the species Fasciolopsis buski, parasitic in the small intestine. Inflammation may develop at the site of attachment of adult flukes to the intestinal walls, accompanied by minor ulceration and bleeding. The main symptom of the disease is diarrhea; in advanced cases, the patient loses appetite, vomits, and later the face, stomach and legs begin to swell. In very advanced cases, as well as with insufficient nutrition, the disease can be fatal. To treat the disease and remove flukes from the body, anthelmintic drugs (for example, praziquantel) are used.

Fascilopsidosis *Distribution* _**Fasciolopsidosis**_ is a severe helminthic disease caused by tremadic parasites of the type Fasciola hepatica (in some classifications the term F. gigantica is also used), which have adapted for transmission in the human intestine, where they migrate into hepatocytes and cause various damage, including fibrosis of the liver parenchyma and dropsy. In addition, the disease increases the risk of developing liver cirrhosis. Clinical manifestations vary widely, from mild to acute and symptomatic. Fascioliasis is under-diagnosed, making it a major socio-economic challenge worldwide due to its high prevalence. In women, the average age of infection is 22 years