Re: Intestinal fluke

Good link, now keep in mind most of your mineral absorption happens in the first few inches of the duodenum. If in doubt research celiac mineral deficiencies for proof:

F buski

F buski attaches to the duodenal and jejunal mucosa; however, in severe infections, it may attach to the ileum or colon.

In London, Busk first described F buski in 1843 after finding it in the duodenum of a sailor. In 1925, Barlow first determined its life cycle in humans (see Image 1). A well-known illustrative life cycle schematic (see Image 2) is shown below. The immature eggs (see Image 3) are discharged from human feces and reach fresh water, hatching after 3-7 weeks and forming miracidia. Upon contact with host snails, the miracidia penetrate the soft tissues and form sporocysts, first- and second-generation rediae, and, lastly, cercariae. The cercariae encyst on various plants such as water caltrop, water chestnut, lotus (on the roots), water bamboo, and other aquatic vegetables. Humans are infected by consuming these raw vegetables.

In the human duodenum, the metacercariae attach to the walls and become adult worms in approximately 3 months. The adult worm (see Image 4) causes traumatic, toxic, and obstructive damage to the intestinal mucosa. Deep inflammatory ulcerations develop at the site of attachment. Large numbers of worms provoke excess mucous discharge and can obstruct the lumen. The adult worm metabolites can also cause intoxication and sensitization when absorbed via the lumen.
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