Echinococcosis (Hydatid Disease)

Echinococcosis

Echinococcosis is an infection caused by tapeworms. This kind of worm is often found in dogs, sheep, and cows. They live in the animal's belly. The eggs are shed into the animal's stool. You may become infected when you take the eggs into your mouth. The egg can settle in your organs like your brain, liver, and lungs. They grow into cysts over time. These cysts can cause problems with many parts of your body.

Kill the worms,Help you pass the tapeworms in your stool,Clear your bowels to help tapeworms come out of your intestines,Help with pain,Lower fever

Ambulatory Care,Gastrointestinal

Alveolar Echinococcosis,Alveolar Hydatid Disease,Cystic Echinococcosis,Cystic Hydatid Disease,Hydatid Disease,Hydatidosis,Polycystic Echinococcosis,Polycystic Hydatid Disease

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