Study design: Review article on spinal involvement of hydatid disease. Objectives: A better understanding of this rare but clinically challenging disease is intended. An overview of the ...

Hydatid disease, also known as echinococcosis, or cystic hydatid disease, is caused by an infection with the larvae of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. This parasite causes slow-growing ...

Hydatid cysts can remain asymptomatic for life, especially if they stay small. If symptoms develop, they are most often associated with pressure effects of the cyst on surrounding tissues or organs.

The fine structure of various parts of the hydatid cysts and the enclosed protoscolex is described. The contents of the brood capsule are PAS-positive following extraction treatment with amylase. This ...

Q: Which specialist doctor treats Hydatid disease? A: This depends on the location of the Hydatid disease. For lung hydatid – you will need to consult a thoracic surgeon or Respiratory medicine ...

Diagnosis of Hydatid disease is done using imaging techniques, examination of the cyst fluid and serological tests. A routine chest x-ray may reveal a pulmonary cyst in the form of irregular lung ...

Health: Hydatid cyst diseaseHydatid cyst disease can mimic many other diseases in the body. This may necessitate various diagnoses which may delay treatment. This delay can create chronic ...

Diseases caused by the fox tapeworm are on the rise in Europe. Alveolar hydatid disease (AHD) caused by the parasite is rare, ...

Hydatid disease still represents a real health concern for sheep and farmers. The Welsh government attempted to eradicate the disease by launching a voluntary control programme in the 1980s.

Hydatid cysts or hydatid disease is a rare parasitic infection occurring mainly in the sheep-rearing areas of the world. Animals like sheep are intermediate hosts and dogs are definite hosts.