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What is the definition of Hydatidosis?
Hydatidosis, also known as echinococcosis or hydatid disease, is a parasitic tapeworm infection that causes cysts in organs such as the lungs, liver, and spleen, among others. Humans are infected through contaminated food, water, soil, or contact with infected animals, such as dogs and sheep.
What are the symptoms of Hydatidosis?
Symptoms of hydatidosis may not occur for years after infection until the cysts are large enough. Symptoms of hydatidosis depend on which organ is affected and can occur in the lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys, heart, bone, eyes, and brain. Symptom of hydatidosis may include fever, hives, abdominal pain, bile duct obstruction, rupture of the cyst, anaphylactic shock, and death.
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What are the current treatments for Hydatidosis?
Treatment for hydatidosis may include surgery; chemotherapy; cyst puncture; and percutaneous aspiration, injection of chemicals, and reaspiration (PAIR).
Who are the top Hydatidosis Local Doctors?
Elite in Hydatidosis
Francesca Tamarozzi
Elite in Hydatidosis
Francesca Tamarozzi
Iss, 
Rome, IT 

Francesca Tamarozzi practices in Rome, Italy. Ms. Tamarozzi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hydatidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Echinococcosis, Hydatidosis, Helminthiasis, Strongyloidiasis, and Splenectomy.

Elite in Hydatidosis
Enrico Brunetti
Elite in Hydatidosis
Enrico Brunetti
Florence, IT 

Enrico Brunetti practices in Florence, Italy. Mr. Brunetti is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hydatidosis. His top areas of expertise are Hydatidosis, Echinococcosis, Helminthiasis, and Disseminated Tuberculosis.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Hydatidosis
Hao P. Wen
Elite in Hydatidosis
Hao P. Wen
270 Dong An Road, 
Shanghai, CN 

Hao Wen practices in Shanghai, China. Mr. Wen is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hydatidosis. His top areas of expertise are Hydatidosis, Echinococcosis, Alveolar Echinococcosis, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant.

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What are the latest Hydatidosis Clinical Trials?
The Role of Adjuvant Albendazole After Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst Resection: a Randomised Controlled Trial
The Role of Adjuvant Albendazole After Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst Resection: a Randomised Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The aim of this study is to study the role of adjuvant Albendazole after pulmonary hydatid cyst resection versus placebo in reducing recurrence with a short- term follow-up of six months.

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Presentation of Protoscolexes and Acephalocysts in the Fibrous Capsule Area of the Liver with Echinococcosis During Organ-preserving Surgery
Presentation of Protoscolexes and Acephalocysts in the Fibrous Capsule Area of the Liver with Echinococcosis During Organ-preserving Surgery
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure

Summary: The objective of the study is to determine the presence of germinal elements of echinococcosis in the liver parenchyma next to and in the thickness of the fibrous capsule of hydatid cysts.

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