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Due to its vague clinical symptoms and the limitations of current diagnostic methods, fascioliasis could be easily missed. Stool analysis is still used to detect eggs in diagnosis. However, this method is unreliable due to the inconsistency of the egg shedding. Also, serological tests are often linked to false positives due to the cross-reactions with other parasites. Imaging techniques such as ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging can reveal its complications, especially in the biliary phase, yet this is not specific. Molecular tests like polymerase chain reaction (PCR) have higher sensitivity and specificity and allow earlier diagnosis,  but they are still not widely available, especially in low-resource settings. Triclabendazole is the only recommended medical treatment,  yet it is not widely available. In addition, the emerging reports of resistance represent a potential threat in managing this infection. 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