The parasitic disease is caused by tapeworms
Echinococcosis is a severe chronic helminthiasis in which cysts form in the liver, lungs, and other human organs.
From the moment of infection to the manifestation of the disease lasts from 2-4 months to 5-15 years.
The overall frequency of echinococcosis ranges from 1 to 220 cases per 100,000 population.
In March 2023, a case of liver echinococcosis in an adult was registered in the Lviv region.
The patient was admitted to the surgical department with complaints of pressure and pain in the right hypochondrium.
During the ultrasound diagnosis, a mass of up to 5 cm was diagnosed in the right part of the liver. A picture of an echinococcal cyst of the liver.
After the surgery, the contents of the cyst were sent to the parasitological laboratory of the Lviv Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. After a laboratory study of the contents of the cyst, the diagnosis: "Echinococcal liver cyst" was confirmed. As a result of the epidemiological investigation, it was established that there is a dog in the household, which could be a source of infection.
What is echinococcosis?
Echinococcosis is a parasitic disease caused by tapeworms (Echinococcus). The parasite is transmitted to humans from infected animals, most often carriers of echinococcus are dogs, and infection is a consequence of non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene.
From the moment of infection to the appearance of symptoms, the only sign can be urticaria. At this time, pathological cavities with liquid inside begin to form in the internal organs. When such cysts reach large sizes, they begin to cause discomfort.