A 22-year old tibetan female is found to have a large


Question: A 22-year old Tibetan female is found to have a large multiloculated cyst of the pelvis that is removed and found to be due to Echinococcus granulosus. This is most unusual since most cysts occur in the liver or lung. Which of the following is false regarding Echinococcus granulosus?

A. The diagnosis in humans can be made by looking for the eggs in human stool

B. Dogs are the definitive host

C. Sheep are intermediate hosts

D. Humans are incidental hosts

E. Humans contract disease from eating the eggs excreted in dog feces

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