Echinococcosis is a parasitic disease caused by tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus, with cystic echinococcosis and alveolar echinococcosis as its two main forms. The disease frequently begins without symptoms and can remain silent for years, with the eventual signs depending on the size and location of the cysts that form. Alveolar disease usually begins in the liver and can spread to organs such as the lungs or brain, while affected people may experience abdominal pain and weight loss as the disease progresses.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterI: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Connections
Treated By
Antiparasitic therapy (albendazole class) is a standard treatment for echinococcosis.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Echinococcosis
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Alveolar disease usually begins in the liver but can spread to other parts of the body, such as the lungs or brain.
Lead section, body-system statement (nervous)
Alveolar disease usually begins in the liver but can spread to other parts of the body, such as the lungs or brain.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
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