PRACTICAL HYDATID CYSTS SUBMITTED BY DR.

SABAHAT

OSPE 3RD YEAR MBBS

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A cyst seen in the picture provided, is removed from cattle farmer.

A) Identify the cyst. 2
B) Name the parasite for this cyst development? 2
C) What is the mode of transmission? 1
D) What is its infective stage ? 2
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KEY:
A) HYDATID CYST 2
B) Echinococcus granulosus 2
C) Ingestion of contaminated food, vegetation or water 1
D) Ovum of echinococcus granulosis 2
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Q1.Identify and name the specimen provided 2

Q2.Write down its point of identification? 3
Q3.Name two intermediate hosts for this parasite 2

KEY
1.Hydatid Cyst (2)
2.Numerous Fluid filled transparent cysts, containing larval stage of
parasites (3)
3.Sheep, goat, swine, cattle, horses, camel (2)
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