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Metabolic activity in parasitic areas was visualized by positron emission tomography and significantly decreased during treatment. However, progressive affection of the heart in one patient could not be stopped. All patients currently continue on amphotericin B and have been treated for 25, 17, and 14 months, respectively. We introduce amphotericin B as salvage treatment for alveolar echinococcosis patients with intolerance or resistance to benzimidazoles, as it effectively suppresses parasite growth. 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