Echinococcosis
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An infection caused by the infestation of the larval form of tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus. The liver, lungs, and kidney are the most common areas of infestation. |
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of liver = ECHINOCOCCOSIS, HEPATIC, of lung = ECHINOCOCCOSIS, PULMONARY; Taenia echinococcus infect = Echinococcus granulosus infect = ECHINOCOCCOSIS |
Echinococcosis Categories.
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Echinococcosis, Hepatic - Helminth infection of the liver caused by Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis. |
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Echinococcosis, Pulmonary - Helminth infection of the lung caused by Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis. |
Echinococcosis Definitions and Terms
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