Hydatidosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Larval stage of echinococcus granulosus
2
Q
Where are lesions found?
A
Cysts in lungs and liver
3
Q
Result of PMI
A
Partial rejection of organ
Category 2
4
Q
Life cycle
A
- Proglottids shed in dog faeces
- IH ingests eggs
- Hydatid cysts form in liver/lungs
- Host infected by eating contaminated offal
