Hydatidosis
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Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection caused by the larvae of a worm, which form fluid-filled cysts in organs such as the liver or the lungs; it usually grows slowly over years.
How it is acquired: it is related to contact with infected dogs and livestock, or with the consumption of food or water contaminated with the parasite's eggs.
How it presents: for a long time it may cause no symptoms; as the cysts grow, they can cause abdominal pain, discomfort in the side, or respiratory symptoms depending on the affected organ.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist and the internist are the ones who study this type of infection, and the general practitioner guides the first evaluation. If you live in a risk area and have persistent discomfort, it is advisable to discuss it with a professional.
Data on 42 doctors who treat hydatidosis
Which specialist treats hydatidosis?
Hydatid disease should be evaluated by a general practitioner, who will order the necessary tests and coordinate the right referral based on which organs are affected. Find general practitioners.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hydatidosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Frequently asked questions
What is hydatidosis?
Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection caused by the larvae of a worm, which form fluid-filled cysts in organs such as the liver or the lungs; it usually grows slowly over years.
Which doctor treats hydatidosis?
Hydatid disease should be evaluated by a general practitioner, who will order the necessary tests and coordinate the right referral based on which organs are affected. Find general practitioners.