Echinococcosis

A parasitic infection caused by tapeworm larvae of Echinococcus. It affects livestock and humans. It is characterized by the formation of hydatid cysts mainly in the liver, lungs, spleen, and kidneys. Rupture of the cysts may lead to shock.

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Ameerun Shaik

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This 9-kg liver was removed at the time of liver transplantation. What is the diagnosis? Macronodular cirrhosis Hepat...See More

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What is the diagnosis? Amebic liver abscess Diffuse bilioma Echinococcosis Hepatocellular carcinoma Polycystic ...See More

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Dr. Ishwar Yamgar

Infertility (Ayurveda)

The genus Echinococcus includes six parasite species of cyclophyllid tapeworms to date, of the family Taeniidae. Infection with Echinococcus results in hydatid disease, also known as echinococcosis. Echinococcus is triploblastic – it has t...See More

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