Echinococcinum Nosode – Nosode of Echinococcus

The attenuations of this nosode are prepared from antigen of the canine tape- worm, Echinococcus.

Following spontaneous (traumatic or surgical) opening up of the primary cysts, there is a universal scattering of the ova, with possible serious and fatal destruction of the affected organs. On the other hand, tumour-like growths may develop with perforable cavities.

Since in the case of echinococcosis we are dealing with a worm-infestation, it is questionable whether the echinococcosis itself is susceptible to the nosode, but it should at least be tried, taken on account of the other symptoms, which may vary ac- cording to the way in which the organs are affected.

However, the use of the nosode should be generally borne in mind in other tu- mour-like growths, and as an intermediate remedy in treating neoplasms. Prophy- laxis is all-important, i.e. avoidance of close contact with dogs, since they are fre- quently infested with the canine tapeworm (Echinococcus).