hidatid
Hidatid, more commonly referred to in medical literature as hydatid disease or echinococcosis, is a zoonotic parasitic infection caused by the larval stages of Echinococcus tapeworms, most often Echinococcus granulosus and, less commonly, Echinococcus multilocularis. Humans are accidental intermediate hosts who acquire the infection by ingesting eggs shed in the feces of infected canids, such as dogs.
After ingestion, the eggs hatch in the small intestine and the larvae migrate via the bloodstream to
Diagnosis relies on imaging, with ultrasound as the first-line tool and CT or MRI for detailed assessment.
Treatment is tailored to cyst size, location, and activity. Options include surgical removal, percutaneous PAIR (puncture,
Prevention focuses on breaking the life cycle: deworming dogs, proper disposal of offal, meat inspection, and