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:

a. foxes.
b. coyotes.
c. rodents.
d. humans.


C
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 infec-tion 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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