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(B67.2) Echinococcus granulosus infection of bone
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155 777 in individuals diagnosis echinococcus granulosus infection of bone confirmed
3 832 deaths with diagnosis echinococcus granulosus infection of bone
3% mortality rate associated with the disease echinococcus granulosus infection of bone
Diagnosis echinococcus granulosus infection of bone is diagnosed Women are 25.34% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis echinococcus granulosus infection of bone
1 545 (2.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis echinococcus granulosus infection of bone
2 287 (2.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease echinococcus granulosus infection of bone - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 85-89, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84, 90-94
Disease Features echinococcus granulosus infection of bone
Absence or low individual and public risk
Echinococcus granulosus infection of bone - what does this mean
Echinococcus granulosus infection of bone occurs when the larvae of the tapeworm echinococcus granulosus enter the body and migrate to the bone, where they form cysts and cause inflammation and destruction of the bone tissue. this can lead to pain, swelling, and other symptoms.
What happens during the disease - echinococcus granulosus infection of bone
Echinococcus granulosus infection of bone is caused by a tapeworm that is spread through contact with infected animals, usually through the ingestion of contaminated food or water. the tapeworm larvae can then penetrate the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream, where they can travel to the bones and form cysts. these cysts can cause bone destruction, pain, and even bone deformity.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Echinococcus granulosus infection of bone - Prevention
To prevent echinococcus granulosus infection of bone, it is important to practice good hygiene, avoid contact with animals known to carry the parasite, such as dogs and cats, and avoid contact with soil or water that may be contaminated with the parasite. vaccines may also be available in some areas.