Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Yangon Children's Hospital

Hydatid Cyst

Responsible Parasite

Echinococcus granulosus

Antimicrobial Treatment

Albendazole 7.5 mg/kg (max: 400mg) Q12H, for 1-6 months

  • Taken with food; fatty meal increases bioavailability

  • Drug of choice