Determining the zoonotic significance of Giardia and Cryptosporidium in Australian dogs and cats

Palmer, Carlysle S.; Traub, Rebecca J.; Robertson, Ian D.; Devlin, Gabby; Rees, Robert; Thompson, R.C.A.

doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2008.02.031

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“…All Cryptosporidium-positive cats were shedding C. felis, which is consistent with the reported dominance of this species in domestic cats, whereas other species and genotypes are reported less frequently (Santín et al 2006, Palmer et al 2008, Xu et al 2016). There are many reports of cryptosporidiosis of cats, with a prevalence ranging from 1 to 25% (e.g.…”

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Stray cats are more frequently infected with zoonotic protists than pet cats

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Faecal samples were collected from cats kept as pets (n = 120) and stray cats (n = 135) in Central Europe (Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia) and screened for the presence of Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia intestinalis (Kunstler, 1882), Encephalitozoon spp. and Enterocytozoon bieneusi Desportes, Le Charpentier, Galian, Bernard, Cochand-Priollet, Lavergne, Ravisse et Modigliani, 1985 by PCR analysis of the small-subunit of rRNA (Cryptosporidium spp. and G. intestinalis) and ITS (microsporidia) genes. Sequence analysis of targeted genes revealed the presence of C. felis Iseki, 1979, G. intestinalis assemblage F, E. cuniculi Levaditi, Nicolau et Schoen, 1923 genotype II, and E. bieneusi genotype D. There was no correlation between the occurrence of detected parasites and sex, presence of diarrhoea or drug treatment (drug containing pyrantel and praziquantel). Compared to pet cats (7%), stray cats (30%) were statistically more frequently infected with protist parasites and overall may present a greater risk to human health.

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“…Hydatid cysts still occur in sheep on the mainland but prevalence has declined steadily during the last 30 years, and sheep most at risk appear to be those exposed to potential spillover from the wild animal cycle Thompson and Jenkins, 2014). Recent national surveys in domestic dogs in both urban and rural areas of mainland Australia have demonstrated that the parasite is very uncommon and restricted to rural areas (Palmer et al, 2008;Jenkins et al, 2014). The only routine surveillance of CE undertaken in Australia occurs in Tasmania where provisional elimination of CE was declared in 1996.…”

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Global Distribution of Alveolar and Cystic Echinococcosis

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“…In domestic dogs in Australia, only C. canis has been identified and C. felis and C. muris have been identified in domestic cats in Australia Morgan et al 1998Morgan et al , 2000Palmer et al 2008;FitzGerald et al 2011).…”

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Cryptosporidiumspecies in Australian wildlife and domestic animals

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SUMMARYCryptosporidiumis an important enteric parasite that is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, water and food. Humans, wildlife and domestic livestock all potentially contributeCryptosporidiumto surface waters. Most species ofCryptosporidiumare morphologically indistinguishable and can only be identified using molecular tools. Over 24 species have been identified and of these, 7Cryptosporidiumspecies/genotypes are responsible for most human cryptosporidiosis cases. In Australia, relatively few genotyping studies have been conducted. SixCryptosporidiumspecies (C. hominis,C. parvum,C. meleagridis,C. fayeri,C. andersoniandC. bovis)have been identified in humans in Australia. However, little is known about the contribution of animal hosts to human pathogenic strains ofCryptosporidiumin drinking water catchments. In this review, we focus on the available genotyping data for native, feral and domestic animals inhabiting drinking water catchments in Australia to provide an improved understanding of the public health implications and to identify key research gaps.

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Determining the zoonotic significance of Giardia and Cryptosporidium in Australian dogs and cats

Cited by 105 publications

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Stray cats are more frequently infected with zoonotic protists than pet cats

Stray cats are more frequently infected with zoonotic protists than pet cats

Global Distribution of Alveolar and Cystic Echinococcosis

Cryptosporidiumspecies in Australian wildlife and domestic animals

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