A Case of Faciolopsis Buski

A case of poly-parasitism involving a trematode and four different nematodes in a migrant from Bihar.

Reported is a case of seven-year-old, migrant from Bihar state, infested with Fasciolopsis buski Strongyloides stercoralis Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and Ankylostoma duodenale in feces. Patient responded to treatment with piperazine, thiabendazole and albendazole, the importance of considering multiple and non-endemicparasite infestations in migrant of poor socio-economic backgro...

Intestinal infestation with Fasciolopsis buski leading to acute kidney injury.

Fasciolopsis buski is the largest intestinal fluke infecting human beings. This trematode is endemic in certain parts of the country. Migration poses the risk of spread of the worm to other parts of the country. We report fasciolopsis buski in a migrant from Bihar working in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Acute kidney injury following intestinal obstruction occurred in this case which was never descri...

A Case of Fasciolopsis Buski Infection

Civil Surgeon, Bulandshahr. Patient G. S., Hindu male, Ahirby caste, aged 30 years, was admitted to Bulandshahr District Hospital on 28-8-23 complaining of dysenteric symptoms. Previous history.?Dysentery; first a trace six months ago which lasted for 15 days and was treated by Indian village remedies. Has had three relapses since then, each lasting from 10 to 15 days. No history of having ever...

Astragalin induced alteration in the glycolytic enzymes of helminth parasite, Fasciolopsis buski

In Vitro Anthelmintic Efficacy of Alpinia Nigra and Its Bioactive Compound, Astragalin against Fasciolopsis Buski

Objective: Alpinia nigra (Zingiberaceae) is a traditionally used medicinal plant of North-east India against helminthiases. In view of its medicinal property the present study was designed to see the anthelmintic property of its major bioactive compound astragalin, compared to crude extract and praziquantel against Fasciolopsis buski. Methods: Parasites were exposed to 2, 5, 10 and 20 mg/ml con...