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A detailed overview of trematode parasites, commonly known as flukes. It covers various species, including lung flukes, intestinal flukes, liver flukes, gallbladder and bile duct flukes, and blood flukes. Their morphology, geographical distribution, definitive and intermediate hosts, diagnostic stages, infective stages, location of adults, eggs produced, and treatment options. It also includes information on the diagnostic features of eggs, main sites affected, and other relevant characteristics. This comprehensive guide is a valuable resource for students and professionals in the fields of parasitology, zoology, and public health.
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Trematode Other Name Geographical Distribution Definitive Host First Intermediate Host (SNAILS) Intermediate Host^ Second Diagnostic Stage Infective Stage Location of Adult Eggs Produced Treatment LUNG FLUKES Paragonimus westermani Oriental lung^ fluke P. africanus – Africa P. mexicanus – Central and South America P. kellicotti – Midwestern and Southern US Humans (^) SemThiaraisulcospira^ and crustaceans/crab^ Fresh water Unembryonated eggs in sputum or feces Metacercariae in crustacean Lungs^ Unembryonated^ Praziquantel INTESTINAL FLUKES Fasciolopsis buski Giant intestinal fluke Central and Southeast Asia (SEA) Humans Hippeutis^ and Segmentina Water chestnut Unembryonated eggs in feces Metacercariae in water tubers or water chestnut Small intestine Unembryonated Praziquantel Echinostoma (Euparydium) ilocanum Garrison’s fluke Philippines, SEA, Orient Humans, aquatic birds, carnivores Gyraulus Pila snail , bivalves (clams, oysters, scallops, mussels), fish, tadpoles Unembryonated eggs in feces Metacercariae in snails, bivalves, fish, tadpoles Small intestine Unembryonated Praziquantel Heterophyes heterophyes Dwarf intestinal fluke Egypt, Middle East, Far East Humans, fish-eating mammals (dogs, cats), and birds Pironella and Cerithidea Fresh/brackish water fish (tilapia, catfish, trout, bass) Embryonated eggs in feces Metacercariae in fresh/brackish water fish Small intestine Embryonated Praziquantel Metagonimus yokogawai Yokogawa’s fluke, Intestinal fish fluke, Von Siebold’s fluke Far East Humans, fish-eating mammals (dogs, cats), and birds Semiculcospira Fresh/brackish water fish (salmon) Embryonated eggs in feces Metacercariae in fresh/brackish water fish Small intestine Embryonated Praziquantel LIVER FLUKES Fasciola hepatica (more common) Sheep liver fluke (^) Worldwide, more common in US and UK Definitive – sheep, cattle Accidental - humans Lymnaea Aquatic vegetation (watercress, alfalfa) Unembryonated eggs in feces and bile fluid (occasional) Metacercariae in water plants Liver^ Unembryonated Bithionol, triclabendazole (Praziquantel doesn’t work!) Fasciola gigantica Tropical liver fluke Clonorchis sinensis Chinese or Oriental liver fluke SEA^ Humans, dogs, cats Parafossarulus manchouricus Fresh water fish (cyprinoid) – carps and barbs Embryonated eggs in feces, bile fluid, and duodenal aspirates Metacercariae in cyprinoid fish Liver^ Embryonated^ Praziquantel, Albendazole GALLBLADDER AND BILE DUCT FLUKES Opisthorchis felineus Cat liver fluke^ Europe^ Humans, cats Bithynia Fresh water fish (cyprinoid) Embryonated eggs found in feces or bile fluid Metacercariae in Opisthorchis^ cyprinoid fish^ Bile ducts^ Embryonated^ Praziquantel viverrine SEA liver fluke^ SEA Humans, dogs, other fish-eating mammals Dicrocoelium dendriticum Lanceolate/lancet fluke D. hospes – sub- Saharan West Africa D. dendriticum – Europe, Asia, North Africa, North America Definitive – cattle, sheep Accidental – humans, dogs Cochlicopa, Helix, Xerolenta, and Zebrina Ants ( Formica spp. ) (^) in feces or bile fluidEmbryonated eggs^ Metacercariae in ants Bile ducts Embryonated Praziquantel
Trematode Diagnostic Feature of Eggs^ Geo Distributiongraphical Definitive Host Intermediate Host (Freshwater Snails) Infective Stage Diagnostic Stage Main Sites Affected Produced^ Eggs Treatment Other Features Schistosoma haematobium (Vesical Blood Fluke) Large terminal spine with rounded middle portion Africa, Middle East Humans Bulinus, Physopsis, Biomphalaria Cercariae from snail IH Eggs in the feces/urine Veins of the urinary bladder (vesicular and pelvic venous plexus) Unoperculated Praziquantel Metrifonate (Bilarcil)— organophosphorus cholinesterase inhibitor Integument: Minute tubercles Testes: 4 - 5 Uterus: 2/3 of the body length Disease: Vesical Schistosomiasis Schistosoma japonicum (Oriental Blood Fluke) Small/Inconspicuous lateral spine/knob Nile Valley, Philippines (Leyte, Mindoro, Mindanao) Humans Oncomelania hupensis quadrasi Cercariae from snail IH Eggs in the feces Veins of the small intestine (superior mesenteric vein) Unoperculated Praziquantel Integument: Smooth to fine spines Testes: 7 Uterus: 1 /2 of the body length Disease: Intestinal Schistosomiasis Schistosoma mansoni (Manson’s Blood Fluke) Large lateral spine Africa, Latin America (Caribbean) Humans Biomphalaria glabrata, Tropicorbis Cercariae from snail IH Eggs in the feces Veins of colon and liver (inferior mesenteric vein and portal vein) Unoperculated Praziquantel Integument: Coarse tubercles Testes: 6 - 9 Uterus: 1/3 of the body length Disease: Intestinal Schistosomiasis Schistosoma mekongi Inconspicuous lateral protuberance Mekong basin: China, Burma, Laos, Thailand Humans Tricula aperta Cercariae from snail IH Eggs in the feces Venule Intestines of Small Unoperculated Praziquantel Disease: manifestations^ GIT Schistosoma intercalatum Large terminal spine with bulging at the middle portion Africa (^) Humans Bulinus spp. Cercariae from snail IH Eggs in the feces Venules of the colon— Inferior mesenteric plexus (lower in the bowel than S. mansoni) Unoperculated Praziquantel Disease: Hepatosplenic pathology