noun
- Plural of fascioliasis; parasitic infections caused by flukes of the genus Fasciola, typically affecting the liver and bile ducts of humans and animals.
Usage: medical; plural form; also called liver fluke disease
Examples
- Fascioliases are endemic in regions with poor sanitation and contaminated water supplies.
- Veterinarians monitor livestock for fascioliases, which can cause significant economic losses.
- The prevalence of fascioliases in developing countries remains a public health concern.
- Treatment of fascioliases typically involves antiparasitic medications such as triclabendazole.
- Fascioliases can be prevented through proper water treatment and food hygiene practices.