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Echinococcosis
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Definition
: 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.
of liver
Examples
Echinococcosis, Hepatic
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Echinococcosis, Pulmonary
Other names
Hydatidosis; Hydatid Cyst; Cysts, Hydatid; Hydatidoses; Hydatid Cysts; Echinococcoses; Cyst, Hydatid