Cystic Echinococcosis

Higuita, Nelson Iván Agudelo; Brunetti, Enrico; McCloskey, Cindy B.

doi:10.1128/jcm.02420-15

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“…In fact, most cases of pulmonary echinococcosis are discovered incidentally on a chest radiograph 9. Symptoms usually become evident when complications occur, such as rupture of a cyst (which can lead to anaphylaxis),10 compression of vital structures, haemorrhage and secondary bacterial infection 11. Uncommonly, intact pulmonary hydatid cysts result in non-specific symptoms including cough, chest pain and haemoptysis 12.…”

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The non-resolving lung cavity: a case of pulmonary cystic echinococcosis

Mifsud¹,

Schembri

Gauci

et al. 2017

BMJ Case Reports

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The authors report a case of a 20-year-old woman who was diagnosed with pulmonary cystic echinococcosis. She was admitted to hospital with a 1-week history of unresolving cough, coloured sputum with occasional haemoptysis and fever despite oral antibiotics. Radiology revealed a cavitating right lower lobe lung abscess. After 4 weeks of treatment, follow-up radiology showed incomplete resolution. Bronchoscopy revealed a white, avascular cystic lesion in the right lower lobe and serology testing for was positive. Repeat imaging eventually confirmed the cystic lesion with the 'air bubble'sign. A thorough travel history, a high index of clinical suspicion and close follow-up are essential in making a diagnosis of pulmonary cystic echinococcosis.

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The non-resolving lung cavity: a case of pulmonary cystic echinococcosis

Mifsud¹,

Schembri

Gauci

et al. 2017

BMJ Case Reports

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“…In the intermediate host, the larval stages develop into (hydatid) cysts and produce protoscolices which in turn develop into adult worms if ingested by the definitive host [88]. Humans can accidentally acquire the infection by ingesting parasite eggs (contaminated food, contact with dogs).…”

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Pulmonary Diseases in Refugees and Migrants in Europe

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More than 2 million people fleeing conflict, persecution, and poverty applied for asylum between 2015 and 2016 in the European Union. Due to this, medical practitioners in recipient countries may be facing a broader spectrum of conditions and unusual presentations not previously encountered, including a wide range of infections with pulmonary involvement. Tuberculosis is known to be more common in migrants and has been covered broadly in other publications. The scope of this review was to provide an overview of exotic infections with pulmonary involvement that could be encountered in refugees and migrants and to briefly describe their epidemiology, diagnosis, and management. As refugees and migrants travel from numerous countries and continents, it is important to be aware of the various organisms that might cause disease according to the country of origin. Some of these diseases are very rare and geographically restricted to certain regions, while others have a more cosmopolitan distribution. Also, the spectrum of severity of these infections can vary from very benign to severe and even life-threatening. We will also describe infectious and noninfectious complications that can be associated with HIV infection as some migrants might originate from high HIV prevalence countries in sub-Saharan Africa. As the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases can be challenging in certain situations, patients with suspected infection might require referral to specialized centers with experience in their management. Additionally, a brief description of noncommunicable pulmonary diseases will be provided.

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“…equinus (G4), Echinococcus ortleppi (G5), Echinococcus intermedius (G6 and G7), Echinococcus canadensis (G8 and G10), and Echinococcus felidis (2,4,5). These various species/genotypes display differences in host range, life cycle, and pathogenicity, with E. granulosus sensu stricto accounting for 88% of infections worldwide (6).…”

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