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Fascioloidiasis

Medical Definition: Infection of cattle and other herbivores with the giant liver fluke Fascioloides magna. It is characterized by extensive destruction of the liver parenchyma.
Guide 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 Medical Definitions and Terms

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