Alveolar hydatid disease primary prevention

Alveolar hydatid disease Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Alveolar hydatid disease from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
X Ray
CT
MRI
Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Alveolar hydatid disease primary prevention On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Alveolar hydatid disease primary prevention All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Alveolar hydatid disease primary prevention
CDC on Alveolar hydatid disease primary prevention
Alveolar hydatid disease primary prevention in the news
Blogs on Alveolar hydatid disease primary prevention
Directions to Hospitals Treating Alveolar hydatid disease
Risk calculators and risk factors for Alveolar hydatid disease primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Please help WikiDoc by adding more content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing.

Prevention

If you live in an area where E. multilocularis is found in rodents and wild canines, take the following precautions to avoid infection:

• Don't touch a fox, coyote, or other wild canine, dead or alive, unless you are wearing gloves. Hunters and trappers should use plastic gloves to avoid exposure.
• Don't keep wild animals, especially wild canines, as pets or encourage them to come close to your home.
• Don't allow your cats and dogs to wander freely or to capture and eat rodents.
• If you think that your pet may have eaten rodents, consult your veterinarian about the possible need for preventive treatments.
• After handling pets, always wash your hands with soap and warm water.
• Fence in gardens to keep out wild animals.
• Do not collect or eat wild fruits or vegetables picked directly from the ground. All wild-picked foods should be washed carefully or cooked before eating.