[Risk factors for hydatid disease in high school students in the district of Punitaqui, Chile].

Background: Hydatidosis is an endemic zoonosis in different areas of Chile, including the Region of Coquimbo, this is linked to the slaughter of cattle and presence of dogs.

Objective: To identify risk factors related to hydatidosis in the home of high school students of Punitaqui.

Material: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done by the application of a self-administered questionnaire to 274 students of high school.