Dogs’ gastrointestinal parasites and their association with public health in Iran

Kohansal, Mohammad Hasan; Fazaeli, Asghar; Nourian, Abbasali; Haniloo, Ali; Kamali, Koorosh

doi:10.1515/jvetres-2017-0024

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“…10,41 A more recent study reported a prevalence of 19.1% in stool samples collected in urban streets and farms in Iran. 42 In regard to developed countries, Mateus found 59.8% of excrements collected from public areas in Portugal testing positive to gastrointestinal parasites, whereas in Slovakia, a parasitic contamination of 29.9-46.8% was detected. 9,43,44 In Turkey, 32.1% of cat and 28.4% of dog stool samples collected in an urban setting were found to be contaminated.…”

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Environmental Contamination by Dog Feces in Touristic Areas of Italy: Parasitological Aspects and Zoonotic Hazards

Tamponi

Knoll

Tosciri

et al. 2020

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Public spaces are common sites of fecal contamination which is concerning considering the prevalence rates of gastrointestinal pathogens carried by pets. Multiple pet-bound parasite species capable of infecting humans have previously been reported in fecal samples collected from urban areas around the globe, including Italy. In addition, the presence of gastrointestinal parasites has recently been shown in pets from the island of Sardinia, a well-known touristic destination. For these reasons, this study aims to evaluate the level of fecal contamination of two of the most important cities on Sardinia. Furthermore, the presence of endoparasites in fecal samples collected was also investigated to assess the parasitological risks associated with such contamination. A grid approach using a geographical information system was applied, followed by transect counting and sampling. A total of 956 and 220 dog feces with an average feces count of 4.7 and 2.6 per 100 linear meters were found for Sassari and Alghero, respectively. In Sassari 15.6% (52/333) and in Alghero 6.8% (6/88) of the samples tested positive for parasitic elements. Hookworms, Strongyloides stercoralis, Toxocara sp., and Trichuris vulpis were among the parasites most identified. This study showed significant urban contamination of both Sassari and Alghero with dog feces and the parasites within them, including potentially zoonotic species. The general public as well as tourists visiting the island should be aware of the risks associated with this and appropriate measures taken.

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Environmental Contamination by Dog Feces in Touristic Areas of Italy: Parasitological Aspects and Zoonotic Hazards

Tamponi

Knoll

Tosciri

et al. 2020

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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“…Parasitic infections, particularly those capable of zoonosis, are the most important health, economic, and social problems in developing countries, including Iran. Carnivores are definitive or reservoirs hosts for more than 60 zoonotic parasites [ 1 , 2 ]. The presence of these animals in close contact with people constitutes a high potential risk of infection, especially for children due to their poor hygiene relative to adults and higher exposure to contact with contaminated soil containing parasite eggs or cysts.…”

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Zoonotic intestinal parasites of carnivores: A systematic review in Iran

Sarvi¹,

Daryani²,

Sharif³

et al. 2018

Vet World

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Aim:Parasitic infections, especially of the zoonotic-parasitic type, are the most important health, economic, and social problems in developing countries, including Iran. The aim of this study was to review systematically the available data on gastrointestinal parasites of carnivores in Iran and their ability to infect humans.Materials and Methods:Studies reporting intestinal parasites of carnivores were systematically collected from nine electronic English and Persian databases and Proceedings of Iranian parasitology and veterinary congresses published between 1997 and 2015. A total of 26 studies issued from 1997 to 2015 met the eligibility criteria.Results:The pooled proportion of intestinal parasites of carnivores was estimated as 80.4% (95% confidence interval=70.2-88.8%). The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in dogs, cats, foxes, and jackals were 57.89%, 90.62%, 89.17%, and 97.32%, respectively. Dipylidium caninum (20.45%), Toxocara spp. (18.81%), Taenia hydatigena (15.28%), Mesocestoides lineatus (11.83%), Echinococcus granulosus (10%), and Toxascaris leonina (8.69%) were the most frequently observed parasites.Conclusion:High prevalence rates of zoonotic intestinal parasites of carnivores particularly Echinococcus spp. and Toxocara spp. increase the risk of acquiring zoonotic infections such as cystic hydatid, alveolar cysts, and visceral or ocular larva migrants in Iranian people. Therefore, it is essential for public health centers to develop more effective control strategies to decrease infections rates in carnivores’ populations.

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“…Various studies have been performed to compare the prevalence of Giardia lamblia infection by age, sex, and diarrhea in infected dogs, cats, rabbits, sheep, goats, and cattle. [33][34][35][36][37] A significant difference between infection rates in various age groups or between gender was not observed in dogs. 33,34 While the prevalence of Giardia lamblia is appreciably higher in diarrheic cats, rabbits and cattle compared with non-diarrheic ones.…”

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“…[33][34][35][36][37] A significant difference between infection rates in various age groups or between gender was not observed in dogs. 33,34 While the prevalence of Giardia lamblia is appreciably higher in diarrheic cats, rabbits and cattle compared with non-diarrheic ones. Also the infection is more prevalent in younger animals than older animals.…”

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A review of giardiasis and its parasite genotypes in Iran

Khamesipour¹,

Dehkordi²,

Afzal³

et al. 2021

Infect Dis Herbal Med

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Giardia lamblia is one of the most prevailing intestinal protozoa in many vertebrates like humans, domestic and wild animals. Molecular studies show that Giardia lamblia is a complex parasite. Currently, giardiasis disease is one of the main problems of social and personal health in different countries around the world. Giardia is known as a zoonotic parasite that is divided into eight genetic assemblages (A to H). In this review study, by referring to the molecular epidemiology of Giardia lamblia and emphasizing its zoonotic factors, the background of Giardia and its genotypes in Iran have been studied. The study population consisted of indexed articles in reputable databases such as Scopus, Magiran, SID, Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar in Iran from 1990 to 2020. Based on limited studies in Iran, assemblage BIII and AII are the most common types of Giardia assemblages. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct comprehensive studies on various human and animal isolates in different areas of the country, especially places where no researches have been done.

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Dogs’ gastrointestinal parasites and their association with public health in Iran

Cited by 21 publications

References 39 publications

Environmental Contamination by Dog Feces in Touristic Areas of Italy: Parasitological Aspects and Zoonotic Hazards

Environmental Contamination by Dog Feces in Touristic Areas of Italy: Parasitological Aspects and Zoonotic Hazards

Zoonotic intestinal parasites of carnivores: A systematic review in Iran

A review of giardiasis and its parasite genotypes in Iran

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