Cystic echinococcosis

Cystic echinococcosis

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Cystic echinococcosis is characterized by an asymptomatic incubation period that can last many years until cysts the parasite grows to an extent that triggers clinical signs, depending on the location and size of the cysts and the pressure exerted on the surrounding tissues. In cystic echinococcosis, The larval stages of the parasite develop as one or more cysts mainly in the liver and lungs, and less frequently in the bones, kidneys, spleen, muscles, central nervous system, and eyes. Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting are commonly seen when cysts occur in the liver. If the lung is affected, clinical signs include chronic cough, chest pain and shortness of breath. http://www.who.int/echinococcosis/symptoms/en/ Cystic echinocccosis (CE), also known as hydatid disease, is caused by infection with the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus, a ~2-7 millimeter long tapeworm found in dogs (definitive host) and sheep, cattle, goats, and pigs (intermediate hosts). http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/echinococcosis/ RD

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