Echinococcosis: The Stockbreeder’s Plague

Synopsis

The damage caused by ‘Taenia echinococcus’ in the internal organs of humans and domestic animals. The parasite’s cycle is examined. Shows how dogs play an important part as carriers. Preventive methods are considered. Note: The film was made in Cyprus; the epidemiology of hydatid disease is slightly different in other parts of the world.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 27 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

196

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Veterinary undergraduates and postgraduates in parasitology and public hygiene. Medical postgraduates in tropical medicine.*

Subjects

Biology; Veterinary science

Keywords

parasitic animals; tapeworms; worms

Credits

Director

A Capron; J Biguet; S Deblock

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library