Epidemiology of Fasciolopsis buski in Uttar Pradesh
Chandra, S.S.
Indian Journal of Medical Research 79: 55-59
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5340 PMID: 6609882 Document Number: 233477
Epidemiology of giant intestinal fluke E. buski in a newly discovered focus in Uttar Pradesh (India) in 1983 is reported. Important topographical factors of the area were the proximity of the human and pig populations to a large lake abundant in lotus (Nymphaea) plant roots which were being ingested by the villagers. Snails were abundant in the lake, around which defecation by human beings and the pigs was common. Examination of single stool specimens from the villagers showed 22.4% individuals positive for F. buski infection; 29.4% of the stool specimen of pigs were also found positive with F. buski eggs. Snails of the family Planorbidae and lotus plants were also infected. An association was observed between F. buski positivity rate in the human population and the proximity of their residence to the lake.