Trematodes

PARASITES

Introduction

Trematoda - Courtesy of C. Hermosilla, Royal Veterinary College

The trematodes are typically flat leaf-shaped worms. Two groups are of veterinary interest – the monogeneans and the digeneans.

Occlusion of pancreatic ducts by flukes sometimes happens Pancreas Parasitic - Pathology

May cause peritonitis

Peritoneal Cavity Parasitic - Pathology