Echinococcosis

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Clinical signs

1

Host species

9

Parasitic disease Zoonotic

Clinical Signs

Digestive

Enteritis

Diagnosis

Postmortem examination

Detection of hydatid cysts

Fecal examination in dogs

Meat inspection

Treatment

Praziquantel

Cantrodiphene

Prevention & Control

Adequate meat inspection

Incineration of infected organs

Prevent dogs from accessing carcasses and offal

Regular dog testing and deworming

Public education

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Classification

Etiology Parasitic disease
Zoonotic Yes
Transmissibility Moderate
Occurrence Patterns

Endemic

Host Species

Cattle Susceptibility: Moderate
Buffalo Susceptibility: Moderate
Pig Susceptibility: Moderate
Sheep Susceptibility: High
Goat Susceptibility: Moderate
Camel Susceptibility: High
Human Susceptibility: Moderate
Dogs Susceptibility: High
Horse Susceptibility: Moderate

Associated Microorganisms

No information available.

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