The Prevalence of Fasciola (Digenea: Fasciolidae) Species in Livestock and Humans in Iran, A Systematic Review

Document Type : Review Article

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1 Department of pathobiology, Karaj branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran

2 Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran

10.32592/ARI.2025.80.1.263

Abstract

Fasciolosis is a foodborne parasitic disease caused by Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica. This disease is very important and has been reported in different vertebrate hosts in more than 80 different countries. Compared to Fasciola gigantica, Fasciola hepatica affects a wider range of animals and is often reported from high altitudes and hot and humid areas.
In the present researchstudy, an attempt has been made to update fascioliasis in animal and human hosts in Iran during the years 2019 to 2024. A Systematic systematic search of published articles in English was conducted using electronic databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, Iran Science Direct, SID and Magiran. After a systematic search, a total of 18 articles were selected that met the input criteria for evaluating the prevalence of fascioliasis in humans and animals in Iran. Among the 18 articles analyzed, Fasciola hepatica species were documented in only five articles. In four articles, researchers encountered difficulties in identifying the specific species of Fasciola. Interestingly, the remaining articles reported both F. hepatica and F. gigantica species simultaneously. The results showed that in many cases (61.1%), fascioliasis was identified based on a molecular analysis. The prevalence of human fascioliasis varied from 1.7% to 2.4% in different parts of Iran. The present systematic review showed that limited studies have been conducted in the field of fasciolosis in Iran during the last five years. Therefore, the authors recommend that more studies be conducted on the prevalence of fasciolosis in all provinces. Considering the prevalence of fasciolosis in different provinces, it is recommended to design and inform effective prevention and control strategies for this disease.

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Archives of Razi Institute
Volume 80, Issue 1
January and February 2025
Pages 263-269

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