This article reviews plant-borne helminth infections caused by Fasciola hepatica/gigantica and Fasciolopsis
buski. Besides having similar names, both infections are caused by trematodes (flatworms or flukes). As with nearly all
helminth infections, eosinophilia may be present, there is usually a delayed clinical presentation, and diagnosis is made
with the proper identification of parasite eggs in the stool or serological testing. However, fascioliasis and fasciolopsiasis
have more similarities including: egg morphology, parasite development, the involvement of aquatic plants and snails
in the lifecycle, and preventive measures. Despite these similarities there are some important differences including: geographical
distribution, definitive hosts, clinical presentation, and treatment. The SOF medical professional will have a
greater understanding and be able to more easily identify both of these infections by being able to compare and contrast
the two. Though these are not the most common helminth infections, these diseases are prevalent and may be of particular
importance to providers working in Southeast Asia or South America