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Treatment of Echinococcosis Disease

This article explains Echinococcosis treatment, a parasitic infection caused by tapeworms. It covers diagnostic imaging, PAIR technique, surgery, and drug therapy for recovery.

  • 24 Dec 2024
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Humans have got many diseases from animals and Echinococcosis Disease is one such disease. The disease is parasitic in nature and comes from the tapeworm of the Echinococcus genus. Echinococcus cyst treatment is possible but it is rather expensive and causes a lot of impact on the overall health of the infected person as well.

What is the Treatment of echinococcosis?

The echinococcus granulosus treatment is possible but it involves expensive surgeries and drug therapy which can stretch over time. Let us understand it in detail -

  • Generally, the process starts by taking ultrasound imagery. For Echinococcus liver cyst treatment, ultrasound can be taken more than once. The same is true with the case of Echinococcus granulosus treatment. It allows the doctor to have a clear picture of the infection so they can decide the way forward.
  • The first step in treatment is called PAIR in which four steps are done. These are Puncture, Aspiration, Injection, Re-aspiration. Doctors puncture the skin and cyst remove the liquids, and inject the cyst.
  • It can be followed by extensive surgical processes to remove the cysts in case PAIR results present a result that makes surgery necessary.
  • The surgery is followed by a long time of drug therapy. Anti-infective drugs are given to the person undergoing treatment.
  • After this, it just becomes a matter of waiting and watching to see if things work out or if further treatment is needed.

Conclusion

While prevention is always the best possible approach, echinococcus cyst treatment is very much possible and this is a cause of hope and strength for anyone with this problem. Though they have to be ready for a long-drawn treatment regimen, when it all ends, they will get fully cured and be able to live a healthy life. It's important to check if your health insurance covers the costs of such extensive treatments, as it can involve significant medical expenses.

 

Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your general physician or another certified medical professional for any questions regarding a medical condition. Relying on any information provided in this blog is solely at your own risk, and ICICI Lombard is not responsible for any effects or consequences resulting from the use of the information shared.

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