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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 practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Tamarozzi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hydatidosis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydatidosis, Echinococcosis, Helminthiasis, Strongyloidiasis, and Splenectomy.

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

Hao Wen practices practicing medicine in Shanghai, China. Mr. Wen is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hydatidosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydatidosis, Echinococcosis, Alveolar Echinococcosis, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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Adriano Casulli
Elite in Hydatidosis
Adriano Casulli
Iss, 
Rome, IT 

Adriano Casulli practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Casulli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hydatidosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Echinococcosis, Hydatidosis, Helminthiasis, Alveolar Echinococcosis, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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What are the latest Hydatidosis Clinical Trials?
Comparison of Immunoblotting Bands Pattern in Patients With Treated Versus Untreated Inactive Echinococcal Cysts of the Liver
Comparison of Immunoblotting Bands Pattern in Patients With Treated Versus Untreated Inactive Echinococcal Cysts of the Liver
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 12, 2026

Summary: Comparison of immunoblotting bands pattern in patients with treated versus untreated echinococcal cysts of the liver

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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: December 30, 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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