Skip to main content

Echinococcosis (Hydatid Disease)

Echinococcosis

Echinococcosis is an infection caused by tapeworms. This kind of worm is often found in dogs, sheep, and cows. They live in the animal's belly. The eggs are shed into the animal's stool. You may become infected when you take the eggs into your mouth. The egg can settle in your organs like your brain, liver, and lungs. They grow into cysts over time. These cysts can cause problems with many parts of your body.

1 popular Echinococcosis (Hydatid Disease) drugs

New! No Prescription? No problem.

Affordable Online Care is here! Answer a few questions about your concern and receive a treatment plan in as little as 15 minutes, from a board-certified provider, 100% online.

Learn more
Illustration of a prescription hand off from one mobile phone to another