Fasciola hepatica
A species of helminth commonly called the sheep liver fluke. It occurs in the biliary passages, liver, and gallbladder during various stages of development. Snails and aquatic vegetation are the intermediate hosts. Occasionally seen in man, it is most common in sheep and cattle.
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Tree Number(s): B01.050.500.500.736.715.408.380.420
MeSH Unique ID: D005210
Registry Number: txid6192
Entry Terms:
- Fasciola hepaticas
- hepatica, Fasciola
- Liver Fluke
- Fluke, Liver
- Flukes, Liver
- Liver Flukes