Table 3.
Distribution of Cyclospora oocysts by patient sex, 10-year period
| Year | Male | Female | Total C. cayetanensis cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 (6.5) | 2 (3.1) | 6 (4.8) |
| 2003 | 5 (8.2) | 7 (11.1) | 12 (9.6) |
| 2004 | 6 (9.8) | 9 (14.3) | 15 (12.0) |
| 2005 | 9 (14.7) | 4 (6.3) | 13 (10.4) |
| 2006 | 0 | 11* (5.4) | 11 (8.8) |
| 2007 | 6 (9.8) | 6 (9.5) | 12 (9.6) |
| 2008 | 3 (4.9) | 4 (6.3) | 7 (5.6) |
| 2009 | 9 (14.7) | 4 (6.3) | 13 (10.4) |
| 2010 | 10 (16.4) | 6 (9.5) | 16 (12.8) |
| 2011 | 9 (14.7) | 10 (15.9)a | 20 (16.0) |
| Totals | 61 (48.8) | 63 (50.4) | 125 |
*Significant association established by Chi-square test (p < 0.05; x 2 = 22,448)
all female cases only in 2006
aSex not registered in one case