Control program against hydatidosis and the decreased prevalence in Uruguay

Fatal Undiagnosed Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report

“…This may be related to a trauma, or over enlargement of the cyst (2,13). Perforation of the hydatid cyst may cause dissemination of the parasite and increased morbidity and mortality rates (1,2,12). In our case, dissemination of hydatid cyst rupture was not determined.…”

“…Purulent liquid leakage noticed on the lung sections and suppurating pneumonic infiltration were indicative of secondary infection. Treatment of dogs with antihelmintics is the main procedure to control the parasite (12). In rural areas of Turkey, this treatment is not administered routinely.…”

“…Thus, dogs can access to the infected viscera (8). Home-slaugther and easy access of dogs to raw meat is seen in almost all of the developing or underdeveloped countries in the World (12). Initially almost all of the hydatid cysts are asymptomatic (8).…”

Spontaneous rupture of a hepatic hydatıd cyst into the peritoneum causing only mild abdominal pain: A case report

“…Dogs can access to the infected viscera. This is true in almost all of the developing or underdeveloped countries in the world [9] . Initially almost all of the hydatid cysts are asymptomatic.…”

“…Treatment of dogs with antihelmintic is the main procedure to control the parasite (Echinococcus spp.) [9] . In rural areas of Turkey this treatment is not applied routinely.…”