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Table 3 Prevalence of cystic echinococcosis in slaughtered animals during the study period

From: Human and animal cystic echinococcosis in Tataouine governorate: hypoendemic area in a hyperendemic country, myth or reality?

Species

N

Infected animals, n (%)

P-valuea

Goat

6622

113 (1.3)

P < 0.001

Sheep

1854

24 (1.7)

Cattle

11

3 (27.3)

Dromedary

122

1 (0.8)

Total

8609

141 (1.6)

  1. N, Number of examined animals; n, number of infected animals
  2. aP-value (according to Chi-square test)
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Parasites & Vectors

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