Parasitas zoonóticos em fezes de cães em praças públicas do município de Itabuna, Bahia, Brasil

Filho, Pedro Costa Campos; Barros, Laise M; Campos, Jamille O; Braga, Vania Bastos; Cazorla, Irene M; Albuquerque, George Rêgo; Carvalho, Silvia Maria Santos

doi:10.1590/s1984-29612008000400007

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“…was the most frequent (37.91%; 80/211). Similar results have been found in previous studies, with frequencies ranging from 41.07% to 71.03% (Scaini et al, 2003;Castro et al, 2005;Capuano and Rocha, 2006). Nonetheless, another study performed in the state of Bahia, Brazil, demonstrated that the frequency of Strongyloides stercoralis was higher than Ancylostoma sp.…”

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“…Pets, in particular dogs, play an important role in the physical, emotional, and social development of humans (Campos Filho and Barros, 2008). Recently, the increase of dogs' population has favoured the soil contamination of public areas such as streets, squares, children parks, gardens, beaches and sand boxes in schools (Cassenote et al, 2011;Moura et al, 2013, Traversa et al, 2014, Studzinska et al, 2017.…”

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Soil contamination by zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites of mammals in Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil

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The increase of canine population in urban areas, which englobes stray or domiciled dogs, has an important epidemiological role in soil contamination of public areas. This increase contributes for the dissemination of infections by parasites via faeces of infected animals. The aim of this study was to detect the presence of immature forms of gastrointestinal parasites of mammals in soil from public roads and squares of the municipality of Garanhuns, state of Pernambuco, Brazil. A total of 211 soil samples were obtained and evaluated through the Faust and Rugai techniques. Out of 211 soil samples, 49.29% (104/211) scored positive the presence of immature forms of gastrointestinal parasites of mammals, being Ancylostoma sp. (37.91%) the most frequent. In conclusion, the soil of different parts of the municipality of Garanhuns is contamined by parasites of medical and veterinary concern. Therefore, the implementing of integrated prophylaxis measures is necessary to prevent the soil contamination, reducing the risk of infection for humans.

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Soil contamination by zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites of mammals in Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil

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“…Domestic animals such as dogs infected with Strongyloides , particularly in areas where sanitary conditions are unsatisfactory, can become reservoirs for this helminth and sources of human infection (Ferreira-Junior et al 2006; Gonçalves et al 2007; Campos-Filho et al 2008). Thus, the presence of feces from infected humans or animals contaminating the soil are epidemiological factors that may influence the onset, maintenance and propagation of human strongyloidiasis as well as favourable conditions of temperature and humidity, and inadequate hygienic habits (Costa-Cruz, 2005).…”

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Epidemiological aspects of strongyloidiasis in Brazil

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Costa-Cruz

2011

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The objective of this review was to outline an epidemiological profile of Strongyloides stercoralis by parasitological and serological diagnosis in inhabitants, and to associate this profile with different immunosupression situations, in Brazil, over 20 years (1990-2009). The occurrence of S. stercoralis using parasitological methods was 5·5%, being 4·8% in rural and 5·0% in urban areas, characterizing the country as hyperendemic. There was a diversity of techniques used as a diagnostic tool and only 39·1% of the studies presented results based on at least 1 specific method. The occurrence increased with age, being 12·1%, for those over 60 that suggests an epidemiological condition of concern for the elderly population. Of the seroepidemiological studies in the general population the mean positivity in serum samples was 21·7% and 29·2%, using an immunofluorescence antibody test and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), respectively. The occurrence of strongyloidiasis in immunosuppressed individuals was 11·8% by parasitological methods and 19·5% using immunological methods. Considering that Brazil is a tropical country and that the character of chronicity and autoinfection of the parasite that can result in severe forms of hyperinfection or dissemination makes strongyloidiasis an important medically and socially neglected problem.

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“…It has been more common to see dogs and cats as pets these days. These animals, mainly stray ones, are potential transmitters of parasites that cause zoonoses to humans (Campos Filho et al, 2008;Cassenote et al, 2011). Helminths of genera Ancylostoma spp., Dipylidium sp.…”

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Geohelminths in the soil of the Laguna dos Patos in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

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This study aimed at examining the prevalence of eggs and larvae of parasites – that may cause diseases to humans and other animals – in the soil of public squares located on the shore of Laranjal beaches, in the Laguna dos Patos, in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. Four fieldwork trips – one per season – were taken to collect samples on six squares built on the shore of these beaches. Five samples of soil were collected on every square on every fieldwork trip. The material was processed by Caldwell & Caldwell’s technique. Four squares (66.7%) were positive for helminth eggs and sample positivity was 8.3% (10). Toxocara spp. and Ancylostoma spp. were the main genera found in these places. Even though prevalence was lower than the one observed by other studies which were carried out in the area, helminths with zoonotic potential were found in the soil of the squares. It should be highlighted that measures to control dogs in these areas must be implemented and public policies must be put forth to make pets’ owners and beach goers aware of the need to mitigate environmental contamination.

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Parasitas zoonóticos em fezes de cães em praças públicas do município de Itabuna, Bahia, Brasil

Cited by 27 publications

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Soil contamination by zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites of mammals in Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil

Soil contamination by zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites of mammals in Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil

Epidemiological aspects of strongyloidiasis in Brazil

Geohelminths in the soil of the Laguna dos Patos in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

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