Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The prevalence, intensity and viability of hydatid cysts in slaughtered animals in the Ardabil province of Northwest Iran.
- Journal:
- Journal of helminthology
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Daryani, A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Parasitology and Mycology
Abstract
In a cross-sectional study, a total of 5381 slaughtered animals, namely 928 cattle, 243 buffaloes, 3765 sheep and 445 goats were inspected macroscopically for hydatid cysts in northwest Iran, with prevalence values of 38.3%, 11.9%, 74.4% and 20%, respectively, being recorded. Prevalences were higher in females compared with males, but a significant difference (P < 0.001) was only found in sheep and cattle. Most cases which were condemned were seen in the lungs of sheep (13.4%) indicating that sheep are the most important intermediate hosts for Echinococcus granulosus in this area.
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