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echinococcosis [ə‚kī·nə·kä′kō·səs] (medicine) Infestation by the larva (hydatid) ofEchinococcus granulosisin humans, and in some canines and herbivores. Also known as hydatid disease; hydatidosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the late 1950s, a massive national effort was undertaken, including the establishment of 800 local voluntary committees throughout New Zealand, education, promotion, peer pressure, dedicated "hydatids officers," and the introduction of the Hydatids Act of Parliament that imposed a levy on dog owners and compulsory dog registration. |
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