Table 2 Relative distribution, mean number and maximum counts of cysticerci in organs and muscle groups of 26 pigs infected with Taenia solium cysticerci in Mbeya Rural and Mbozi districts, Tanzania
From: Endemicity of Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs from Mbeya Rural and Mbozi districts, Tanzania
Organ/muscle group | Relative distribution of cysticerci | Mean number of cysticerci | Std. Dev.b | Max.c | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Numbera | % | ||||
Brain | 14 | 53.8 | 25.5 | 88.0 | 433 |
Tongue | 18 | 69.2 | 224.2 | 629.9 | 2750 |
Masticatory muscles | 16 | 61.5 | 349.9 | 1328.8 | 6800 |
Heart | 20 | 76.9 | 66.0 | 114.8 | 366 |
Diaphragm | 15 | 57.7 | 72.2 | 166.3 | 635 |
Forelimb | 19 | 73.1 | 1032.5 | 3495.4 | 17,928 |
Remaining half carcass | 22 | 84.6 | 1369.6 | 3378.9 | 14,758 |