Even a worm will turn: An atypical presentation of hydatid disease
Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases
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| Title | Even a worm will turn: An atypical presentation of hydatid disease | |
| Creator | Saieva, Piero Lovelock, Tamsin Jardine, Thabiet | |
| Description | 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 haematological complication of hydatid disease. We use this case to highlight the role that platelets play in various parasitic infections and to advocate for further research into the role of platelets in hydatid disease.Contribution: We draw attention to a less well-known complication of hydatid disease. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS Publishing | |
| Date | 2024-09-09 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajid.v39i1.661 | |
| Source | Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases; Vol 39, No 1 (2024); 4 pages 2313-1810 2312-0053 | |
| Language | eng | |
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