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.
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Cestode infectious disease
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Echinococcus caused disease or disorder
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Echinococcus disease or disorder
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Echinococcus infectious disease
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echinococcal disease
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echinococcosis
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echinococcosis, unspecified, of liver
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hepatic echinococcosis
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hydatid disease
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hydatidosis
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pulmonary echinococcosis
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