Table 2.
Helminth results from animal fecal samples by species
| Animal species (n) | Households with animal contact | Total of pooled samples with helminth eggs (n, %)* | Most common helminth species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle (44) | 68 | 22 (50.0) | Strongyle-type (45%), Toxocara vitulorum (20%) |
| Goats (21) | 35 | 21 (100.0) | Strongyle-type (100%), Trichuris spp. (20%), Strongyloides spp. (19%) |
| Chickens (30) | 37 | 21 (70.0) | Avian tapeworms (37%), Capillaria spp. (23%), Strongyle-type (17%) |
| Dogs (15) | 46 | 13 (86.7) | Hookworm (73%) (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma ceylanicum), Toxocara canis (13%) |
| Pigs (15) | 18 | 8 (53.3) | Ascaris suum (40%), Strongyle-type (13%) |
*
Households shared livestock, primarily goats, and two households shared cattle.