Endoparasites of household and shelter cats in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ramos, Nilcéia de Veiga; Silva, Monique Lourenço E; Barreto, Marília Senra; Barros, Luciano Antunes; Mendes-de-Almeida, Flavya

doi:10.1590/s1984-29612019110

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“…Hookworms were the second most prevalent parasites in this study (22.2%), which is similar to published data [30,31]. Infection of cats with hookworms may occur via ingestion of free larvae from the soil or paratenic hosts, maternal milk and transcutaneous penetration by infective larvae.…”

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Preliminary survey of feline intestinal parasites in Ghana

Amissah-Reynolds¹,

Ofori²

2023

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Cats can host an array of parasite species. This is particularly evident in sub-Saharan Africa, where climatic conditions favour parasites and their vectors, and pets are given little medical attention. The presence of parasites in cats results in significant morbidity in these companion animals. Proximity of infected cats to humans also favours zoonotic transmissions. This study aimed at ascertaining the prevalence and diversity of parasites in cats. A total of 90 feline faecal samples were examined using floatation techniques. Overall, 75 cats (83.3%) were infected with at least one of six parasite species. Toxocara ova were found in 35 (38.9%), hookworm ova in 20 (22.2%), Isospora in 19 (21.1%), Capillaria in 17 (18.9%), pinworm eggs in 5 (5.6%) and flukes in 4 (4.4%) cats respectively. Sex of cats was a significant determinant of infections. This study demonstrates environmental contamination with feline parasites of zoonotic importance, thus necessitating a One-Health surveillance to minimize zoonotic risks from these companion animals. Cats play active roles in the transmission of multiple parasites of zoonotic importance in Ghana.

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Preliminary survey of feline intestinal parasites in Ghana

Amissah-Reynolds¹,

Ofori²

2023

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“…In contrast to our data Capari et al (2013) study found that the prevalence of endoparasites infection in Hungarian domestic cats was 17.4%. The data is comparable with studies from Brazil and Cyprus where T. cati was found to be prevalent in 16.67% and 12%, respectively (Diakou et al, 2017;Ramos et al, 2020).…”

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The Prevalence of Endoparasites in Slovakian Household Dogs and Cats

Šmigová

Papajová

Šoltýs

et al. 2021

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Pets play a pivotal role as definitive or reservoir hosts for many zoonotic parasites. Dogs and cats without any clinical signs may be a carrier for the infection. In a one-year-study, collected fecal samples of 257 dogs and 50 cats were examined coproscopically for the endoparasite infections. Out of 307 investigated fecal samples 107 (34.9%) were positive for the presence of the propagative stages of endoparasites. In 257 of dogs fecal samples, 12 different species of endoparasites were detected: Giardia spp., Cystoisopsora spp., Sarcocystis spp., Hammondia/Neospora-like, Angiostrongylus vasorum, Capillaria aerophila, Crenosoma vulpis, Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Trichuris vulpis, Strongyloides stercoralis and eggs from the family Ancylostomatidae. Only 4 different parasitic species were found in 50 domestic cats’ fecal samples - Giardia spp., Cystoisopsora spp., T. cati and larvae of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus. It was confirmed that a significant differences were found in relation to age for Giardia spp., T. canis, S. stercoralis and family Ancylostomatidae. Close and frequent contact between younger pets and people increases the risks for the transmission of zoonotic diseases.

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“…Dogs are continuously exposed to parasitic infections, with gastrointestinal helminths being particularly prevalent [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ] and with some of them being of zoonotic concern [ 10 ]. A recent epidemiological survey conducted throughout Europe has shown that intestinal nematode infections remain a common occurrence in dogs.…”

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Oxidative Stress and High-Mobility Group Box 1 Assay in Dogs with Gastrointestinal Parasites

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This study aimed to evaluate the concentration of reactive oxidative metabolites, the antioxidant barrier, thiol groups of plasma compounds, and high-mobility group box 1 in shelter dogs naturally infected with helminths. In addition, the correlation between clinical signs and oxidative stress was investigated. Sixty-six (41 male and 25 female) adult mixed-breed dogs housed in a shelter with the diagnosis of gastrointestinal nematodes (i.e., Ancylostoma spp., Uncinaria stenocephala, Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, or Trichuris vulpis) were enrolled in Group 1 (G1) and twenty healthy adult dogs were included in Group 2 (G2), which served as the control. A clinical assessment was performed using a physician-based scoring system. Oxidative stress variables and high-mobility group box 1 were assessed and compared by the means of unpaired t-tests (p < 0.05). Spearman’s rank correlation was performed to calculate the correlation between oxidative stress variables, high-mobility group box 1, hematological parameters, and clinical signs. The results showed statistically significant values for reactive oxidative metabolites, thiol groups of plasma compounds, and high-mobility group box 1 in G1. Negative correlations between thiol groups and the number of red cells and hemoglobin were recorded. These preliminary results support the potential role of oxidative stress and HGMB-1 in the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal helminthiasis in dogs.

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Endoparasites of household and shelter cats in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cited by 13 publications

References 45 publications

Preliminary survey of feline intestinal parasites in Ghana

Preliminary survey of feline intestinal parasites in Ghana

The Prevalence of Endoparasites in Slovakian Household Dogs and Cats

Oxidative Stress and High-Mobility Group Box 1 Assay in Dogs with Gastrointestinal Parasites

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