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Echinococcosis
A parasitic infection caused by tapeworm larvae of Echinococcus. It affects livestock and humans. It is characterized by the formation of hydatid cysts mainly in the liver, lungs, spleen, and kidneys. Rupture of the cysts may lead to shock.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0005738
- Part of
- Cestode infectious disease
- Also known as
- Echinococcus caused disease or disorder · Echinococcus disease or disorder · Echinococcus infectious disease
Subtypes
Rare disease
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