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Liver Fluke Diseases - This is caused by Fasciola hepatica, leaf like flat worm, commonly found in sheep and cattle. Eggs from the animal may be deposited in water. If snails are present,the conversion from miracidium to cercaria to metacercaria may occur . The cysts collected on vegetation, may be then ingested by humans. The intestinal wall is penetrated, followed by the migration of parasite to the liver where it localises. There may be significant damage to liver. Liver flukes are common in Far East Countries.