Table-1.
Age and sex distribution of E. granulosus infection of stray dogs in the city and suburbs of Kerman, Kerman Province, Southeast of Iran, 2012-2013.
| Characteristics | No. Infected (%) | No. not infected (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | |||
| <1 | 6 (7.14) | 20 (23.80) | 26(31.30) |
| 1-3 | 2 (2.38) | 24 (28.57) | 26(31.30) |
| 3-6 | 1 (1.19) | 21(25) | 22(26.30) |
| >6 | 0 (0) | 10 (11.90) | 10(11.30) |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 4 (4.76) | 29 (34.52) | 33 (38.75) |
| Female | 5 (5.95) | 46 (54.76) | 51 (61.25) |
| Total | 9 (10.71) | 75 (89.29) | 84 (100) |
E. granulosus=Echinococcus granulosus