Are trematode infections in cattle in Arumeru District , Tanzania associated with irrigation?
Trematode infections in cattle are prevalent in Arumeru District. Fasciola gigantica and paramphistomes are associated with grazing in areas with irrigation of crops. Zero-grazing of cattle does not necessarily prevent the risk of infection.
The majority of our patients with cystinuria compliant with treatment underwent a significantly fewer number of surgical procedures per year than those noncompliant with treatment. Active medical management in patients with cystinuria compliant with treatment decreases the incidence of surgical interventions.