Epidemiology of human fascioliasis across Africa for the period 2000–2022: a systematic review

Epidemiology of human fascioliasis across Africa for the period 2000–2022: a systematic review

Background: Human fascioliasis, caused by the trematodes Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica, is a neglected tropical disease that impacts approximately 17 million people worldwide. It’s prevalent in areas with significant livestock farming where animals consume contaminated freshwat...

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Main Authors:	Moses Adriko, Edridah M. Tukahebwa, Miph B. Musoke, Martin Odoki, David Muwanguzi, Stellah Nambuya, Patrick Vudriko, Kalinda Chester, Samson Mukaratirwa, Moses J. Chimbari, Anna-Sofie Stensgaard, Birgitte Vennervald, Lawrence Mugisha
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Academia.edu Journals 2025-02-01
Series:	Academia Medicine
Online Access:	https://www.academia.edu/127931967/Epidemiology_of_human_fascioliasis_across_Africa_for_the_period_2000_2022_a_systematic_review
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