Vet World Vol.14 October-2021 Article-26
Review Article
Veterinary World, 14(10): 2757-2763
https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2021.2757-2763
A review of Fasciolopsis buski distribution and control in Indonesia
2. Indonesian Research Center for Veterinary Science, Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development, Ministry of Agriculture Republic Indonesia, Bogor 16114, Indonesia.
3. Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, 60115, Indonesia.
Background and Aim: Fasciolopsiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the flatworm Fasciolopsis buski. Since 1982, fasciolopsiasis has been reported in Indonesia's Hulu Sungai Utara (HSU) Regency, South Kalimantan Province. Fasciolopsiasis occurs when contaminated raw or undercooked aquatic plants are consumed. Cercariae of the parasite encyst in a variety of aquatic plants and grow into metacercariae that infect and reproduce in the human intestine. Until now, treatment for F. buski infection in the HSU Regency has been comparatively short, with patients receiving only a single dose of praziquantel, 30 mg/kg body weight, without further observation. A long-term effort through health promotion activities and intensive health education, particularly for elementary school children enrolled in the School Health Program, is ongoing to help prevent fasciolopsiasis from spreading and to improve environmental sanitation. Through 2018, intervention efforts successfully reduced the incidence of F. buski infection. Sustaining surveillance and investigation of fasciolopsiasis, including identification of new cases and community education, is critical for the elimination of the parasite from Indonesia. This review describes the spread of F. buski and its possible impact on public health to understand the critical nature of continuing F. buski surveillance and control efforts.
Keywords: fasciolopsiasis, Fasciolopsis buski, Indonesia, trematode.
How to cite this article: Ridha MR, Indriyati L, Andiarsa D, Wardhana AH (2021) A review of Fasciolopsis buski distribution and control in Indonesia, Veterinary World, 14(10): 2757-2763.
Received: 09-06-2021 Accepted: 06-09-2021 Published online: 26-10-2021
Corresponding author: Muhammad Rasyid Ridha E-mail: ridho.litbang@gmail.com
DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.2757-2763
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