Research Article
Is the Goat a New Host for the G3 Indian Buffalo Strain of Echinococcus granulosus?
Table 2
Main features of the hydatid cysts found in goat liver.
| Animal no. | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Cyst size (cm) | 3 × 4 | 4 × 6 | 3 × 5 | 5 × 6 |
Protoscolices present | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | No. of hooks | 34 | 34–35 | 34–35 | 34–37 | Arrangement of hooks | Large and small hooks alternating in 2 rows | Large hooks: | | | | | Total length (μm) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | Blade length (μm) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | Small hooks: | | | | | Total Length (μm) | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | Blade length (μm) | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 |
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