Research Article
A Cross-Sectional Study Investigating Cystic Hydatidosis in Slaughtered Cattle of Western Province in Zambia
Table 1
Distribution of hydatid cysts in cattle carcases by area of origin in traditional cattle (
) in Mongu (2007–2009).
| Area of origin | No. of cattle sampled | No. of positives | % positive | 95% confidence interval |
| Mongu | 2441 | 65 | 2.5 | 1.9–3.1 | Senanga | 577 | 8 | 2.1 | 0.9–3.2 | Kalabo | 653 | 9 | 1.4 | 0.5–2.3 | Lukulu | 335 | 2 | 0.6 | 0.0–1.4 | Shangombo | 47 | — | 0 | — | Kaoma | 8 | — | 0 | — |
| Overall | 4061 | 84 | 2.1 | 1.6–2.5 |
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