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Flatworm Parasite (Heterobilharzia) in Dogs

GS Paper III Science and Technology

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Flatworm Parasite

New study confirms discovery of Dog-killing Flatworms Parasite (Heterobilharzia Americana) in Southern California’s Colorado river.

About Flatworm Parasite (Heterobilharzia Americana)

Heterobilharzia Americana: It is commonly called the liver fluke parasite.
Host: The parasite enters the dog through the skin when canines wade or swim in freshwater inhabited by infected snails, the intermediate host.
- The researchers found that two varieties of snails could transmit the parasite — Galba cubensis and Galba humilis.
Transmission: The transmission of Heterobilharzia americana occurs when dogs come into contact with contaminated water, leading to the development of schistosomiasis, a potentially fatal condition.
Symptoms: Lethargy, loss of appetite, weight loss etc.
- In humans, it can cause swimmer’s itch, a red rash where it penetrates human skin.

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