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Table 6 Indicating analysis of tissues with tuberculous lesions

From: Prevalence and molecular characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in cattle and humans, Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

S/NO

Organs/parts affected

frequency

Percentage (%) of infected organs

Percentage (%) based on the No of cattle with lesions (160)

1.

Lungs

157

35.3

98.6

2.

Heart

25

5.6

15.6

3.

Spleen

6

1.4

3.8

4.

Liver

20

4.5

12.5

5.

Kidney

9

2.0

5.6

6.

Lymph nodes

123

27.6

76.9

7.

Chest cavity

56

12.6

35.0

8.

Intestine

25

5.6

15.6

9.

Stomach

18

4.0

11.25

10.

Diaphragm

6

1.4

3.8

Total

 

445

100.0

Â