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A review of bovine fasciolosis and other trematode infections in Nigeria

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 May 2017

N. Elelu  and
M.C. Eisler
N. Elelu*
Affiliation:
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria University of Bristol, School of Veterinary Science, Langford, Bristol, BS40 5DU, UK
M.C. Eisler
Affiliation:
University of Bristol, School of Veterinary Science, Langford, Bristol, BS40 5DU, UK
*
*Email: nusyelelu@yahoo.com
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Abstract

Trematode infections cause serious economic losses to livestock worldwide. Global production losses due to fasciolosis alone exceed US$3 billion annually. Many trematode infections are also zoonotic and thus a public health concern. The World Health Organization has estimated that about 56 million people worldwide are infected by at least one zoonotic trematode species, and up to 750 million people are at risk of infection. Fasciolosis caused by the fluke Fasciola gigantica is endemic in Nigeria and is one of the most common causes of liver condemnation in abattoirs. Total cattle losses from Fasciola infection in Nigeria have been estimated to cost £32.5 million. Other trematode infections of cattle, including paramphistomosis, dicrocoeliasis and schistosomiasis, have all been reported in various parts of Nigeria, with varying prevalence. Most publications on trematode infections are limited to Nigerian local and national journals, with very few international reports. This paper therefore summarized the current data on distribution, control and zoonotic trematode infections in Nigeria and other African countries. We also identified research gaps and made recommendations for future research and areas for funding for policy/planning.

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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 92 , Issue 2 , March 2018 , pp. 128 - 141
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