Trematodes

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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