Hepatic fascioliasis: case report and review

Authors

  • Salha Abdul-Hadi Universidad Central de Venezuela; Institute of Tropical Medicine
  • Rosa Contretas Universidad Central de Venezuela; Institute of Tropical Medicine
  • Claudio Tombazzi University Hospital of Caracas
  • Marta Alvarez University Hospital of Caracas
  • Maribel Melendez University Hospital of Caracas

Keywords:

Fasciola hepatica, Hepatic fascioliasis, Eosinophilia, Triclabendazole

Abstract

A well documented case of hepatic fascioliasis (HF), successfully treated with triclabendazole, is reported. Predominant clinical manifestations were fever, marked eosinophilia and abdominal pain. Triclabendazole was given as two single oral doses of 10 mg/kg each. Neither side effects nor clinical or parasitological relapses were seen after three months of follow up Based on this experience and few other similar reports in the literature, triclabendazole might be a valid therapeutical alternative in the treatment of human fascioliasis.

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Published

1996-02-01

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 1 (1996)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

Abdul-Hadi, S., Contretas, R., Tombazzi, C., Alvarez, M., & Melendez, M. (1996). Hepatic fascioliasis: case report and review . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 38(1), 69-73. https://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/29341