Echinococcosis (Noun)
Meaning
Infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Echinococcosis is a serious zoonotic disease that affects not only animals but also humans worldwide.
- The highest prevalence of echinococcosis has been reported in regions where livestock farming is widespread.
- Echinococcosis can be asymptomatic for years until large cysts accumulate and cause organ damage or compress vital organs.
- Humans usually become infected with echinococcosis by ingesting contaminated animal products, contaminated vegetables and water, or from direct contact with infected animals.
- In many areas, echinococcosis has significant socioeconomic and public health impacts due to the costs of diagnosis and treatment.