Fur trappers and veterinarians are at an increased risk for this infection by being exposed to infected animals.The intermediate hosts of the organism,E.multilocularis,are:

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E.multilocularis is found in Asia,Europe,and northern North America,including areas such as Alaska,Montana,and Minnesota.Fur trappers and veterinarians are at an increased risk of infection as a result of exposure to infected animals.Foxes,coyotes,and dogs are the definitive hosts for E.multilocularis,whereas rodents are the intermediate hosts.

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