Monarch Disease Ontology term MONDO_0005738 (echinococcosis) is a parasitic infection caused by tapeworm larvae of Echinococcus. It affects livestock and humans. It is characterized by the formation of hydatid cysts mainly in the liver, lungs, spleen, and kidneys. Rupture of the cysts may lead to shock. Also known as: Echinococcus caused disease or disorder, Echinococcus disease or disorder, Echinococcus infectious disease, echinococcosis of liver, liver echinococcus.