A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Fluke infections of the liver
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Certain species of flukes cause infections of the liver.
People are infected when they swallow cysts containing fluke larvae in raw, undercooked, dried, salted, or pickled freshwater fish or on contaminated watercress.
Depending on the infecting species and intensity of infection, people may have fever, chills, abdominal discomfort or pain, jaundice, itching, diarrhea, and weight loss.
Doctors diagnose the infection when they see fluke eggs in a person
Fluke infections of the liver meaning & definition 1 of Fluke infections of the liver.
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