CYSTS=TAPEWORM LARVAE 🪱 Hydatid disease (also called cystic echinococcosis) is a parasitic infection caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus. Instead of living in the intestines like typical tapeworms, this one forms slow-growing cysts inside major organs — especially the liver and lungs. These cysts can grow for years without symptoms, which is why so many people have no idea they even have them. ⚠️ Why it’s so shocking Hydatid cysts can: • grow large • hold thousands of tapeworm larvae • put pres