Objectives To observe the efficacy of using albendazole to treat echinococcosis in children and to ascertain their compliance with that treatment. Methods School-aged children underwent ultrasound and a blood test.Children with lesions no larger than 1cm in size were treated with albendazole.An albendazole emulsion was taken orally at a dosage of 12.5mg/kg per day for 3months consecutively in a single course of treatment.Children completed a maximum of 4courses of treatment.Compliance was determined and any...