A farmer who raises sheep and cattle shows signs of jaundice.Along with elevated liver enzymes, he also has an elevated eosinophil count.A fecal sample for O&P shows the parasite form seen below.The organism causing this infection is:

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Fasciola hepatica, the sheep liver fluke, is seen in the major sheep-raising areas of the world, including parts of the southwestern United States.In addition, the organism is found in some cattle-raising areas.The unembryonated and operculated eggs of Fasciola hepatica are carried in the bile to the intestinal tract and are passed in the feces.The size range is 130 to 150 mm by 60 to 90 mm.They are virtually indistinguishable from eggs of F.buski.CDC PHIL #4846

A Farmer Who Raises Sheep and Cattle Shows Signs of Jaundice.Along