Cystic echinococcosis is a zoonosis caused by the larvae of Echinococcus granulosus . Pulmonary disease may be asymptomatic until the cyst ruptures or becomes secondarily infected. We report a case of pulmonary cystic echinococcosis presenting in the United Kingdom, with discussion on management: optimum antihelminthic agent, length of treatment and type of operative intervention. Treatment should be individualized to the clinical scenario.
Journal article
Pediatr Infect Dis J
01/09/2023
42
e343 - e345
Animals, Humans, Child, Echinococcosis, Echinococcus granulosus, Zoonoses, United Kingdom, Chest Pain