Fasciolopsiasis--a persisting problem in eastern U.P.--a case report.
Fasciolopsiasis, or infection by the intestinal fluke, Fascilopsis buski, is endemic in the eastern states of our country. While it is by no means a rarity, especially in the rural set up, awareness regarding this common parasitic infestation is still a much-needed entity. The importance of a strong degree of suspicion and early diagnosis cannot be over emphasised, if a successful campaign is to be launched in its control. With this as our central theme, we proceed to report a case of and unsually heavy Fasciolopsis buski infection in our hospital, which had failed to be diagnosed in a semi urban setup in UP.
Muralidhar
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Department of Microbiology, Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi.
Srivastava
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Aggarwal
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Jain
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Sharma
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DK
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D005212:Fasciolidae / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D014201:Trematode Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology