Intestinal Trematode Infection in North Bihar
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.466Abstract
Reports of intestinal trematode infections are not common from Bihar, India. However, we herewith
report one case of fasciolopsiasis from North Bihar, India. A 14 years old girl presented with
diarrhea, vomiting, generalized pain abdomen and loss of weight. Routine stool examination and
upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed fasciolopsis buski in large numbers. Her rural life style
and food habit (ingestion of raw vegetables- caltrops and water chest nuts) supported the cause of
infestation. Despite treatment with praziquantel, the patient died after two days.
Mild infestations of Fasciolopsis buski may pass on unnoticed. However, heavy infestations may
cause considerable prostration, illness and even death in younger age groups. Awareness regarding
this parasitic infestation (endemic in some regions), especially in the rural set up is still a much
needed entity.
Key Words: Intestinal trematode, Fasciolopsis buski.
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