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Fasciola hepatica in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Through the fecal analysis done by the "Quatro tamises" technique, the presence of Fasciola hepatica eggs was demonstrated in young and adult buffaloes coming from Maricá, Rio de Janeiro. The result marks the first report of this parasite in bubaline specie in the State, with occurrence of 2.5%, in the appraised sample.

Buffaloes; Fascioliasis; Fasciola hepatica


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