Descriptive epidemiology and seasonality of intestinal parasites of cats in Southeast Nigeria

Okoye, Ikem Chris; Obiezue, Nduka Rose; Okoh, Felicia Ngozi; Amadi, Emmanual Chi

doi:10.1007/s00580-013-1734-4

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“…On the contrary, despite finding higher prevalence rates during the dry season, they are not statistically significant, and no clear patterns were found. Okoye et al. (2014) conducted a study in cats, finding higher prevalence of parasites in summer, probably due to the warm temperature that can favour eggs; in our study this factor could also explain the higher parasite prevalence and richness found in the dry season.…”

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Seasonality, richness and prevalence of intestinal parasites of three neotropical primates (Alouatta seniculus, Ateles hybridus and Cebus versicolor) in a fragmented forest in Colombia

Rondón¹,

Ortiz²,

León³

et al. 2017

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife

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Studies on parasites infecting non-human primates are essential to better understand the potential threat to humans of zoonoses transmission, particularly under the current processes of pervasive land use change and biodiversity loss. The natural ecosystems in the Middle Magdalena river basin in Colombia have suffered a dramatic reduction and transformation into pastures and agroindustrial monocultures, threatening their biodiversity, and probably affecting the dynamics between parasites and their hosts, as well as altering the disease transmission cycles between wild populations and humans. This study evaluated seasonality, prevalence and richness of intestinal parasites in three species of neotropical primates: Cebus versicolor, Ateles hybridus and Alouatta seniculus, in a fragmented forest in the Middle Magdalena river valley, Colombia. One hundred and eighty five faecal samples were collected between 2010 and 2015. Direct faecal smears were performed with saline solution (0.85%) and iodine solution (1%), in order to identify larvae and eggs based on their morphology. A large proportion of the samples examined (72.9%) was positive for intestinal parasites; seven families of nematodes were identified: Trichuridae, Trichostrongylidae, Oxyuridae, Strongyloididae, Ancylostomatidae, Ascarididae and Gnathostomatidae, two of protozoans: Entamoebidae and Balantiididae, as well as some eggs of trematodes, cestodes and acanthocephalans. Additionally, DNA extraction and sequencing were conducted on 30 faecal samples in order to identify Giardia sp. and Blastocystis hominis, two parasite species also present in humans. Molecular testing for Giardia sp. was negative and Blastocystis hominis was identified in a single sample of Alouatta seniculus. No clear patterns were observed for prevalence of intestinal parasites according to the season; nonetheless, parasite species richness was higher during the dry season. This study builds on our current understanding of intestinal parasites infecting wild neotropical primates and provides novel information on the patterns of intestinal parasites in primate communities exposed to anthropogenic disturbance.

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Seasonality, richness and prevalence of intestinal parasites of three neotropical primates (Alouatta seniculus, Ateles hybridus and Cebus versicolor) in a fragmented forest in Colombia

Rondón¹,

Ortiz²,

León³

et al. 2017

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife

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“…However, a decrease in the prevalence of aelurostrongylosis was observed in the city of Rio de Janeiro. This discrepancy could be due to the seasonality of the A. abstrusus, whereas warmer temperatures could benefit life forms such as intestinal parasites (Okoye et al, 2014), or to cyclical occurrence of A. abstrusus in the environment. Nevertheless, this remains speculative and merits further study.…”

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

Ramos

Silva

Barreto

et al. 2020

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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Endoparasitic infections are associated with morbidity in cats. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of endoparasites among cats of different life stages in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The samples were analyzed individually by macroscopic exploration for proglottids and centrifugal-flotation. Stool samples were obtained from household cats (n = 57) and shelter cats (n = 336). Endoparasites were detected in 50.64% of the samples. Among household and shelter cats, 21.05% and 55.66% were infected with endoparasites, respectively. In household cats, the most prevalent endoparasites were Ancylostoma spp. (in 25.0%) and Strongyloides spp. (in 25.0%), followed by Toxocara spp. (in 16.67%), Dipylidium caninum (in 16.67%), Cystoisospora spp. (in 8.33%), and Uncinaria spp. + Ancylostoma spp. (in 8.33%). In shelter cats, the most prevalent endoparasite was Ancylostoma spp. (in 29.41%), followed by Cystoisospora spp. (in 26.20%) and Toxocara spp. (in 16.58%), as well as Cystoisospora spp. + Toxocara spp. (in 8.02%); Ancylostoma spp. + Toxocara spp. (in 11.76%); Cystoisospora spp. + Ancylostoma spp. (in 3.74%); Cystoisospora spp. + Toxocara spp. + Ancylostoma spp. (in 3.21%); and Dipylidium caninum + Ancylostoma spp. (in 0.53%). Endoparasitic infections in cats underscore the need for preventive veterinary care and routine coproparasitologic tests.

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“…Seasonal and climatic variations have an important influence on vertebrate parasitic diseases worldwide (Elmaleck, 2015; Rondón et al ., 2017; Short et al ., 2017), including those affecting domestic carnivores like cats (Okoye et al ., 2013; Beugnet et al ., 2014). This climatic influence enables the transmission and maintenance of parasitic species in certain places or even restricts their spread to other regions in the same country (i.e.…”

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Small islands as potential model ecosystems for parasitology: climatic influence on parasites of feral cats

Fernández¹,

Santana-Hernández

Rodríguez-Ponce

2022

J. Helminthol.

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The influence of climate on parasite distribution has been demonstrated in different regions worldwide. Despite its small size, Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain) constitutes a ‘biodiversity laboratory’ due to the huge climatic differences between municipalities. Feral cats may represent a threat to biodiversity due to their predatory behaviour. In addition, they may be a source of pathogens zoonotic to humans. To study the climatic/seasonal influence and prevalence of feral cat parasites throughout the island, a total of 290 stool samples from 29 feral cat colonies were analysed following standard concentration protocols (sodium chloride, formol-ether and zinc sulphate). In total, 13 feline parasitic taxa were found, with the most common species being Ancylostoma spp., which, together with Toxocara spp., Toxoplasma gondii and Giardia spp., are considered a concern for human health. Nematodes were the most common parasites in all areas. Nematodes and protozoans were significantly more prevalent in temperate mild (75.0% and 30.0%) than in dry desert areas (29.3% and 18.7%). In contrast, cestodes were significantly more prevalent in dry desert than in temperate mild areas (26.0% and 13.3%). Only protozoans exhibited statistically significant seasonal patterns, mostly in the wet season. Data reported in this study endorse the usage of small and diverse islands such as Gran Canaria to study the climatic influence on parasitic communities in wild/feral animals. Cat colonies require better management to reduce their threat to endemic wildlife, domestic animals and public health, being invasive species that harbour zoonotic parasites.

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Descriptive epidemiology and seasonality of intestinal parasites of cats in Southeast Nigeria

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

Seasonality, richness and prevalence of intestinal parasites of three neotropical primates (Alouatta seniculus, Ateles hybridus and Cebus versicolor) in a fragmented forest in Colombia

Seasonality, richness and prevalence of intestinal parasites of three neotropical primates (Alouatta seniculus, Ateles hybridus and Cebus versicolor) in a fragmented forest in Colombia

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

Small islands as potential model ecosystems for parasitology: climatic influence on parasites of feral cats

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