Echinococcus
Alternate Names : Hydatid Disease, Hydatid Cyst Disease, Hydatidosis
Pictures & Images
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Liver Echinococcus - CT Scan
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This upper abdominal CT scan shows multiple cysts in the liver, caused by dog tapeworm (echinococcus). Note the large circular cyst (seen on the left side of the screen) and multiple smaller cysts throughout the liver.
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Antibodies
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Antigens are large molecules (usually proteins) on the surface of cells, viruses, fungi, bacteria, and some non-living substances such as toxins, chemicals, drugs, and foreign particles. The immune system recognizes antigens and produces antibodies that destroy substances containing antigens.
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