Echinococcus multilocularis is a small tapeworm that is normally found in canids (coyotes, foxes, and dogs), and rodents. It is primarily spread to humans through accidental consumption of contaminated stool matter of infected canids.
Important preventive measures include good hygiene practices (especially handwashing) when handling wild or domestic canid stool or after exposure to areas where wild or domestic canids may have pooped. Speak to your veterinarian about deworming options for your dogs that may be exposed to infected rodents.
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2024 Statistics
Incidence rate is the number of new cases of disease divided by the number of persons at risk for the disease during a particular time period.
Cases:
0*
*Includes confirmed cases in 2024.
Incidence rate per 100,000 in 2024: 0
Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: February 2025, by CDC