Part of the book: Clinical Management of Complicated Urinary Tract Infection
Echinococcosis is a zoonotic infection caused by tiny tapeworms of the genus Echinocococcus. Cystic Echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is caused by Echinococcus granulosus and rarely by Echinococcus multilocularis.
Part of the book: Current Topics in Echinococcosis