What is ekinokok?

Echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is a parasitic disease of humans and other animals caused by tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus. The larval stage of the tapeworm forms cysts (hydatids) in the liver, lungs, and other organs of infected animals. Humans can become infected by ingesting food or water contaminated with the eggs of the tapeworm.

Symptoms of echinococcosis vary depending on the location and size of the cysts. Common symptoms include:

* Liver: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and jaundice

* Lungs: Cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, and coughing up blood

* Brain: Headaches, seizures, and neurological problems

* Other organs: Bone pain, joint pain, and skin lesions

Treatment for echinococcosis typically involves surgery to remove the cysts. Medication may also be used to kill the tapeworms.

Prevention of echinococcosis involves:

* Washing hands thoroughly after handling animals or their feces

* Avoiding contact with stray animals

* Eating only cooked meat and vegetables

* Drinking only boiled or filtered water

* Avoiding contact with soil that may be contaminated with animal feces

Echinococcosis is a serious disease, but it can be treated successfully if it is diagnosed early.