Even a worm will turn: An atypical presentation of hydatid disease

Hydatid disease (cystic echinococcosis) is a neglected zoonosis, often incidentally detected in its late stages. The clinical manifestations depend on the location and dimensions of the cysts, with the liver and lungs frequently affected. This case report describes thrombocytopenia, an unusual haema...

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Main Authors: Piero Saieva, Tamsin Lovelock, Thabiet Jardine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2024-09-01
Series:Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/661