Fascioliasis

Organism

Fascioliasis is an illness caused by Fasciola parasites. The parasites are flatworms referred to as liver flukes. The two most common Fasciola species that infect people are Fasciola hepatica, known as "the common liver fluke", and "the sheep liver fluke". Fasciola gigantica is less common but can also infect people.

General Information and Resources

Mailing Address

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
Mail Code: 3082
P.O. Box 149347
Austin , TX 78714-9347
United States

Physical Address

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
Moreton Building, Suite M-631
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3199
United States