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Diagnostic proces and choice of optimal management of cystic echinococcosis have to be related to the natural bistory of the parasite. The early and the late stages of invasion require a careful differential diagnosis with non-parasitic diseases. These are also the stages that many not require smgery. Chemotherapy, PAIR and „wait and observe approach" are alternative ways of cystic echinococcosis management. Em-18 WB test has a good diagnostic value in alveolar echinococcosis. Management of alveolar echinococcosis is based on radical surgery, prolonged chemotherapy and long-term observation.