A case report of Fascioliasis with rare manifestations of recurrent fever and ascites

Background and Objective: Infection with fasciola hepatica a parasite of trematodes due to various clinical manifestations and it is common in Iran especially among people living in north provinces. Case: In this study a case of fascioliasis with rare manifestations of recurrent fever and ascites wa...

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Autores principales: D Mansouri, A , Jamshidi Fard
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Publicado: Babol University of Medical Sciences 2002
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/ed8447a723384df1925376c8fcc5ad20
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Sumario:Background and Objective: Infection with fasciola hepatica a parasite of trematodes due to various clinical manifestations and it is common in Iran especially among people living in north provinces. Case: In this study a case of fascioliasis with rare manifestations of recurrent fever and ascites was reported and diagnosed by positive serologic test, typical findings of liver CT-scan and significant peripheral blood eosinophilia. The patient was treated with complete resolution of clinical and radiologic manifestations. Conclusion: With regard to the prevalence of this infection in Iran and clinical manifestations in all patients with above findings should be considered.