Echinococcosis in Egypt: II. Prevalence of Canine Infection in the Cairo Area.

摘要

Five hundred and seventy stray dogs from Cairo area were surveyed for Echinococcus granulosus infection. The contents of the intestines of these dogs were examined by the Sedimentation-Decantation technique for the presence of the adult tape worm. The overall prevalence of infection was found to be 3.9 per cent. The prevalence was found especially high (11.1 per cent) in districts where abattoirs are located. (Author)