(B67.4) Echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified

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155 777 in individuals diagnosis echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified confirmed
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3 832 deaths with diagnosis echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified
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3% mortality rate associated with the disease echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified

Diagnosis echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 25.34% more likely than Men

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Men receive the diagnosis echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified

1 545 (2.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified

2 287 (2.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified - Men and Women aged 60-64

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-89
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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+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84, 90-94

Disease Features echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified - what does this mean

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What happens during the disease - echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified

Echinococcus granulosus infection is a parasitic infection caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the eggs of the parasite. the eggs hatch in the small intestine, releasing larvae that migrate to the liver, lungs, and other organs. the larvae develop into cysts, which can cause organ dysfunction and damage. left untreated, the infection can become chronic and cause severe complications, including liver failure, cyst rupture, and cyst-related infections.

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
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified - Prevention

The best way to prevent echinococcus granulosus infection is to practice good hygiene, avoid contact with infected animals, wear protective clothing when in contact with livestock, and cook all meat thoroughly. additionally, it is important to vaccinate livestock against the infection, and to deworm animals regularly.