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Echinococcosis

Other Names: Echinococciasis, Hydatidosis, Hydatid Disease
Echinococcosis is a parasitic, zoonotic disease caused by tapeworms that are found in dogs, hyenas, and cats and can be transmitted to humans.
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  • E. multilocularis
  • E. oligarthrus
  • E. shiquicus
  • E. vogeli
  • Echinococcus granulosus
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echinococcosis: Skunk, liver. The inner surface of the cyst is lined by hydatid sand, and the cyst is surrounded by a thick capsule of fibrous connective tissue.
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