Echinococcus Life Cycle 1) Adult in small intestine ...

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Echinococcus Life Cycle

1) Adult in small intestine eggs

2) Embryonated egg in feces

3) Oncosphere hatches; penetrates intestinal wall

4) Hydatid cyst in various organs (commonly liver and lung)

5) Protoscolex from cyst

6) Scolex attaches to intestine



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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