ECHINOCOCCUS IGG TEST

Echinococcus IGG test is performed to detect antibodies to Echinococcus species, which includes E multilocularis and E granulosus. It is also referred to as hydatidosis or hydatid disease. Echinococcus granulosus infects humans as intermediate hosts leading to Cystic Hydatid disease that affects the liver and lungs.