The incidence of adult and larval stage Taenia hydatigena in Uttar Pradesh (India).

A total of 1023 dogs of different breeds from different parts of Uttar Pradesh State were examined for the presence of Taenia hydatigena, and 810 sheep, 1015 goats and 1040 pigs were examined for the presence of Cysticercus tenuicollis, to determine the incidence of these parasites. In dogs, the incidence of T. hydatigena was found to be 40.95%. The rate of infection was higher in street dogs than in dogs kept indoors. Cysticercus tenuicollis was found in 37.03% of sheep, 27.29% of goats and 8.30% of pigs. The rate of infection was higher in sheep than in goats or pigs. A high incidence of infection was found in the rainy season. The intensity of infection was higher in old than in young animals.