Human fascioliasis with biliary complications

J Commun Dis. 2013 Mar-Jun;45(1-2):91-3.

Abstract

We report a case of human fascioliasis adding to the few of the previously reported cases in India. A young boy from rural background in Bihar presented with diarrhea, vomiting, hepatic tenderness, jaundice and fever along with peripheral eosinophilia. Examination of stool revealed yellow-brown eggs of Fasciola hepatica. Human fascioliasis should be kept in mind in patients with cholangitis and eosinophilia especially in areas of sporadic occurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Animals
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / etiology
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / parasitology*
  • Fasciola hepatica / isolation & purification
  • Fasciola hepatica / physiology
  • Fascioliasis / complications*
  • Feces / parasitology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ovum / physiology