Table 2.
Prevalence of ectoparasite species in the population, n = 427.
| Parasite spp. | No. positive for specific ectoparasite. | % prevalence for population | % prevalence of parasite spp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lice | 261 | 25.14 | 62.15 |
| Fleas | 150 | 14.45 | 35.71 |
| Mites | 9 | .87 | 2.14 |
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