study of cystic echinococcosis in slaughtered animals in al baha region, saudi arabia: interaction between some biotic and abiotic factors. | the variation in cystic echinococcosis (ce) prevalence and mean intensity was studied in relation to site, season and host age and sex. a total of 12,911 slaughtered animals, 140 camels, 2668 cattle, 6525 sheep and 3578 goats were inspected for hydatid cysts in al baha region, saudi arabia, in three study areas during four seasons from june 2008 to may 2009. the prevalence of infection was 32.85%, 8.28%, 12.61% and 6.56% in camels, cattle, sheep and goats respectively. the prevalence of the para ... | 2010 | 19744464 |