By handling a dog or drinking contaminated water, humans may ingest eggs of Echinococcus Granulosus. Dogs are definitive hosts of Echinococcus Granulosus.
A hydatid cyst is typically acquired in childhood and it may after growing for some years, cause pressure symptoms. In nearly 75% of patients with hydatid disease the right lobe of the liver is invaded and contains a single cyst.
Investigations-
1. X-ray.
2. Ultrasound.
3. ELISA test.
Do you know about- Cysticercosis
Cestodes
A hydatid cyst is typically acquired in childhood and it may after growing for some years, cause pressure symptoms. In nearly 75% of patients with hydatid disease the right lobe of the liver is invaded and contains a single cyst.
Investigations-
1. X-ray.
2. Ultrasound.
3. ELISA test.
Do you know about- Cysticercosis
Cestodes
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