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Prevalence and intensity of helminth infections in 46 domestic pigeons from Sistan Region, east of Iran
| Site of recovery | Helminth | No. of infected pigeons | No. of parasites | Mean intensity (x) | Range | Prevalence (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small intestine | Ascaridia colombae | 7 | 19 | 2.71 | 1–3 | 15.21 |
| Gizzard | Hadjelia truncata | 8 | 41 | 5.12 | 3–12 | 17.39 |
| Ileum | Raillietina tetragona | 12 | 26 | 2.16 | 1–3 | 26.08 |
| Small intestine | Raillietina echinobothrida | 13 | 40 | 3.07 | 1–5 | 28.26 |
