Nasal schistosomiasis among large ruminants in Wayanad, India.

In May, 2007 a total of 54 cattle and 47 buffaloes were examined for Schistosoma nasale infection at a municipality slaughterhouse in Kalpetta, Wayanad, India. Eleven point one percent of cattle and 23.4% of buffaloes were positive, all with only mild parasite loads, with fewer than 5 per animal. The prevalence of Schistosoma nasale among large ruminants in Wayanad, India is relatively low compared to previous studies.