Dicrocoeliasis

Definition

A disease caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Dicrocoelium dendriticum. This disease is commonly asymptomatic. This disease may present with cholecystitis, liver abscesses, or upper abdominal pain. Transmission is by ingestion of infected ants. Confirmation is by identification of Dicrocoelium dendriticum eggs in a faecal sample or duodenal fluid.

Inclusions

• Lancet fluke infection

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