Fascioloidiasis
| Definition: |
Infection of cattle and other herbivores with the giant liver fluke Fascioloides magna. It is characterized by extensive destruction of the liver parenchyma. |
| Notes: |
trematode infect; usually animal; check tag ANIMALS; caused by FASCIOLOIDES; do not confuse with FASCIOLIASIS (caused by FASCIOLA) or FASCIOLOPSIASIS (caused by FASCIOLOPSIS) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Trematode Infections (1966-1967) |
Fascioloidiasis Definitions and Terms
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