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Prevention of Hydatid Disease

Prevention

  • Education on proper hygiene is a must for preventing Hydatid disease.
  • Uncooked food must be properly washed and cleaned
  • Stay away from wild cats and stray dogs.

Infected dogs must be treated.

  • In areas endemic for echinococcosis periodical treatment of pet dogs with drugs like praziquantel will help.
  • Always wash hands thoroughly after handling pets.

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