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RECALDE-REYES, Delia Piedad et al. Prevalence of Fasciola hepatica in humans and cattle in the departmentof Quindio-Colombia 2012-2013 . Infect. [online]. 2014, vol.18, n.4, pp.153-157. ISSN 0123-9392.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infect.2014.09.001.

Introduction: Fascioliasis is a parasitic disease caused by Fasciola hepatica (F. hepatica) . Theprevalence of this infection in the region of Quindío in humans and in cattle is unknown. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of F. hepatica in feces of cattle workers and cattle inthe region of Quindío from September 2012 to March 2013. Materials and methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed by parasitologicalanalysis of feces of cattle workers and cattle in 12 municipalities of department of Quindíousing the Lugol direct technique, Kato-Katz and Ritchie concentrations. The determination of Fasciola hepatic antigens in feces was performed by the Fascidig® immunological technique.In addition, an epidemiological survey concerning the symptomatology of the disease and therisk factors involved in the acquisition of this parasite was carried out. Results: The F. hepatica prevalence in cattle was 3,74%, by optical microscopy and 3,01% withFascidig® and 0% in humans. The animals received antiparasitics in the months prior to thetaking of samples; however the presence of F. hepatica eggs in cattle feces was determined.The cities where positive results were found include: Salento, Génova, Quimbaya, Montenegroy Circasia. Conclusion: We have demonstrated the presence of the parasite F. hepatica in cattle in 4 citiesin the region of Quindío.

Palabras clave : Fasciola hepatica; Prevalence; Feces; ELISA.

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