Hydatid Disease
When someone has persistent symptoms after possible contact with dogs or livestock, it is worth keeping in mind hydatid disease, a parasitic infection caused by the larvae of certain worms that form cysts in the organs.
How does it present? The cysts can grow slowly in the liver, the lungs, or other organs, and cause discomfort depending on their size and location, such as pain or a sensation of pressure.
When to see a doctor? Persistent abdominal pain, prolonged cough, or malaise after exposure to animals warrant evaluation.
Who studies it? The internist guides the diagnosis and follow-up. If you have doubts about a possible exposure, the most advisable thing is to raise it with a professional who can evaluate your case.
Specialties that treat hydatid disease
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hydatid disease
Dr. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dr. Diego Armando Luna Lerma
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Lauro Quintanilla González
Dr. Juan Carlos Anda Garay
Dr. Gabriel Augusto Fuentes Esparza
Dr. José A. Pruneda Padilla
Dr. Francisco Marcial González
Dr. Mauricio Saenz Santiago
Dr. Daniela Saavedra Becerril
Dr. Diaz Barriga Carlos Arias
Frequently asked questions
What is hydatid disease?
When someone has persistent symptoms after possible contact with dogs or livestock, it is worth keeping in mind hydatid disease, a parasitic infection caused by the larvae of certain worms that form cysts in the organs.
Which doctor treats hydatid disease?
Hydatid Disease is usually treated by specialists in internist.