Liver Fluke

Liver Fluke is a type of parasitic flatworm that lives in the liver of mammals, including humans. It is commonly found in Southeast Asia, particularly in areas with poor sanitation. The fluke is a member of the family Fasciolidae and is a major cause of liver disease in humans. The fluke has a complex life cycle which involves several different hosts, including humans. The adult fluke lives in the bile ducts of the human liver and feeds on bile and other substances. It lays eggs in the bile ducts, which are passed out in the feces of the infected person. The eggs are then ingested by a snail, which serves as an intermediate host. The eggs hatch and the larvae migrate to the snail's digestive system, where they form cysts. The infected snail then releases the cysts into the environment, where they can be ingested by fish and other aquatic animals. In these animals, the larvae migrate to the liver, where they mature into adult flukes. When an infected animal is eaten by a human, the adult flukes migrate to the human liver and the cycle begins again. Liver fluke infections can cause a variety of symptoms, including abdominal pain, jaundice, fever, and loss of appetite. Treatment is typically with an anti-parasitic drug.