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The overall prevalence of GI parasites in captive mammals according to the FECT.
| Type | Number of animals | Parasite positive (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Primate | 37 | 25 (67.6) |
| Carnivore | 43 | 10 (23.3) |
| Herbivore | 62 | 53 (85.5) |
| Rodents | 5 | 4 (80.0) |
| Total | 147 | 92 (62.6) |
GI=Gastrointestinal, FECT=Formalin-ethyl acetate concentration technique
