Variable, from months to years, depending on the site and number of cysts. Yes - infection is acquired from infected Canidae and Felidae . Sensitive to mebendazole, albendazole, praziquantel. Sensitive to heat.
Cysts can survive cold climates.
Praziquantel may be administered in case of accident. None reported to date. Tissue biopsy specimens, stool. Contact with fecal matter from experimentally infected animals. Biosafety level 2 practices and containment equipment for all activities involving the infective stages of the parasite and infectious body fluids or tissues.