Echinococcus multilocularis in Ontario
Alveolar echinococcosis is a disease caused by the intermediate stage of Echinococcus multilocularis. When AE occurs the intermediate stage of the parasite causes significant damage to the liver, and sometimes the lungs, brain, or other organs. Alveolar echinococcosis can be fatal when left untreated.
Click on the links below to find out more about alveolar echinococcosis.
Human Alveolar Echinococcosis
Biology
Stages of parasite development and general information.
Signs and Symptoms
The hints of disease.
Transmission
How you can get it.
Prevention
How to protect yourself and stay healthy.
Diagnosis
Medical tests to check for infection.
Treatment
What you need to know about getting healthy.
Alveolar Echinococcosis in Dogs
Biology
Stages of parasite development and general information.
Signs
The hints of disease.
Transmission
How they can get it.
Prevention
How to protect them and keep them healthy.
Diagnosis
Medical tests to check for infection.
Treatment
What you need to know about getting them healthy again.
Reviewed 09/09/19