Fasciolopsis (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Fasciolidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fasciolopsis buski is a large intestinal fluke commonly found in humans and pigs in Southeast Asia.
- Fasciolopsis is a genus of Fasciolidae, which are liver flukes, but species in this genus primarily infect the small intestine.
- Fasciolopsis buski infection can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.
- In some parts of the world, the giant intestinal fluke, Fasciolopsis buski, is an important cause of gastrointestinal disease.
- The diagnosis of Fasciolopsis infection can be made by examining stool samples under a microscope for eggs.