Echinococcus (Hydatidosis, Hydatid disease, Hydatid cyst disease)

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Echinococcus

Alternate Names : Hydatidosis, Hydatid disease, Hydatid cyst disease

Definition

Echinococcus is an infection caused by the Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis worm.

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

Echinococcus is common in:

Africa
Central Asia
Southern South America
The Mediterranean
The Middle East

In the United States, the disease is very rare. However, it has been reported in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

Humans become infected when they swallow eggs in contaminated food. The infection is carried to the liver, where cysts form. Cysts can also form in the:

Brain
Bones
Kidney
Lungs
Skeletal muscles
Spleen

Risk factors include being exposed to:

Cattle
Deer
Feces of dogs, wolves, or coyotes
Pigs
Sheep

Pictures & Images

Liver echinococcus - CT scan

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Review Date : 8/1/2008
Reviewed By : Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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