Disseminated Abdominal Hydatidosis: A Rare Presentation of Common Infectious Disease. (8th July 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Almalik, Abdulrahman; Alsharidi, Aynaa; Al-Sheef, Mohammed; Enani, Mushirah
• Other Names: Yamuah Lawrence Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in infectious diseases. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-07-08
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases; Infectious Disease Medicine; Communicable diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/164787
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6625

Abstract

Abstract : Hydatid disease is one of the most geographically widespread zoonoses with substantial disease burden. In this report we are discussing an unusual case of intra-abdominal HD that was ongoing for 22 years despite two surgical interventions. Significant symptomatic relief was achieved within the first two months of combination therapy with albendazole and praziquantel. HD is still of public health concern in the Middle East that needs optimized care.