Polycystic Echinococcosis

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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAJun 22, 2020

The topic Polycystic Echinococcosis you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Echinococcus.

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Echinococcus is a zoonotic (passed by animals), parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis worm, also commonly called the hydatid worm
Echinococcus is typified by the formation of cysts in various organs of the body such as the liver, brain, bones, kidney, lungs, skeletal muscles, and spleen. This leads to signs and symptoms of upper abdominal pain, chest pain, and cough with sputum and blood
The treatment of Echinococcus is undertaken using anti-parasitic medications and sometimes, the condition may require surgical interventions. Generally, the infection has good prognosis with appropriate treatment

Echinococcus infection may be of 3 different types namely:

Cystic Echinococcosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus
Alveolar Echinococcosis caused by E. multilocularis
Polycystic Echinococcosis caused by E. vogeli and/or E. oligarthrus

Among these Cystic Echinococcosis and Alveolar Echinococcosis are prominent in humans.

Please find comprehensive information on Echinococcus regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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Krish Tangella MD, MBA

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