2020
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17155292
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Comparison of the Level of Awareness about the Transmission of Echinococcosis and Toxocariasis between Pet Owners and Non-Pet Owners in Greece

Abstract: Ζoonotic parasitic diseases that can occur through animal contact pose risks to pets, their owners and to their bond. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge about zoonoses, specifically echinococcosis and toxocariasis, among cat/dog owners and non-pet owners in Greece. Multiple-choice questionnaires were designed to obtain data regarding the knowledge of pet and non-pet owners on echinococcosis and toxocariasis, including signs and symptoms of these zoonoses, ways of transmission and precautions that… Show more

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“…Furthermore, a significant association has been reported between Toxocara seropositivity and owning a dog [ 38 ]. Assessing the awareness of pet owners regarding toxocariasis revealed a disturbing lack of awareness which contributes to increased Toxocara infection [ 39 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, a significant association has been reported between Toxocara seropositivity and owning a dog [ 38 ]. Assessing the awareness of pet owners regarding toxocariasis revealed a disturbing lack of awareness which contributes to increased Toxocara infection [ 39 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A lack of discussion about zoonoses by veterinarians with animal owners is a global problem ( Harvey et al, 1991 ; Robertson et al, 2000 ; Alho et al, 2018 ; Kantarakia et al, 2020 ). This deficiency needs to be addressed not only to practitioners but also in the professional curriculum if any change is to occur.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Анкетування населення Греції, проведене у 2020 р., виявило тривожну недостатню поінформованість людей про ехінококоз і токсокароз незалежно від наявності домашніх тварин (Kantarakia et al, 2020).…”
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