Echinococcus granulosus
Type: Parasite
Pair
pancreas - spleen
Generalities:
Varied Symptoms: Gastrointestinal, hematological, hepatic, general.
Also known as hydátide worm or dog tapeworm is a tapeworm (segmented worm) that measures between 3 to 6 mm. It parasitizes the small intestine mainly in dogs and occasionally in some species of livestock (sheep, goats), including other herbivores or rodents.
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