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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    Hydatid Disease in India: A 2-Year Retrospective Study Highlighting the Need of Imaging in Diagnosis


    Manas Ranjan Behera
    JCDR. 2023: 1425-1432

    Abstract

    Background & Aim: Hydatid disease is mainly caused by the larval stage of a tapeworm species of Echinococcus granulsus. Hydatid disease spreads in humans from animals through the fecaloral route. Hydatid disease mainly infects the liver, and after that lungs and may infect other organs also. Ultrasounds are the base for the diagnosis of hydatid disease. The main objective of the present study is to examine the load of hydatid disease in India for 2 years and focus on frequently utilized visualizing methods for its diagnosis.

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    Volume 14 Issue 10

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