What is another word for echinococcus?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛt͡ʃɪnˌɒkɒkəs] (IPA) 
Echinococcus, also known as hydatid disease, is a parasitic infection that affects both humans and animals. The disease is caused by the larvae of the Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus multilocularis, which are found in the small intestine of canids such as dogs and foxes. Synonyms for the term echinococcus include hydatidosis, cystic echinococcosis, and alveolar echinococcosis. Hydatidosis is the more commonly used term for echinococcosis, as it refers to the presence of hydatid cysts that form in the organs of infected individuals. Cystic echinococcosis refers to the development of large cysts, while alveolar echinococcosis is an aggressive form that affects the liver and other vital organs.
