[Treatment of echinococcosis (E. granulosus) with albendazole]

Albendazole, given as a 28 day course of 800 mg/day at 15 days intervals can be effective in the treatment of liver and lung hydatic cysts in adults of average weight. On average, six courses are required to obtain a satisfactory result (negative serological results, decrease in volume of scanner images). The treatment must be monitored and should only be prescribed in case of surgical contraindication or refusal by the patient to undergo surgery.