Table 2.
Distribution of helminthic infections among sexes in the studied cats
| Parasite (intensity of infection) | Sex n (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (n = 35) | Female (n = 15) | ||
| Taenia taeniaeformis | 20 (57.1) | 10 (66.6) | 0.78 |
| Mesocestoides lineatus | 22 (77.1) | 12 (80) | 0.83 |
| Dipylidium caninum | 21 (60) | 8 (53.3) | 0.73 |
| Taeniahydatigera | 10 (28.6) | 2 (13.3) | 0.14 |
| Ancylostoma tubaeforme | 4 (11.4) | 3 (20) | 0.42 |
| Toxascaris leonine | 9 (52.7) | 6 (40) | 0.31 |
| Toxocara cati | 25 (71.4) | 14 (93.3) | 0.15 |
| Physaloptera praeputialis | 1 (2.8) | 0 | 0.51 |
| Syphacia abvelata | 1 (2.8) | 0 | 0.51 |