Intestinal parasites in dogs from a Guarani indigenous village in Paraná, Brazil
Renato da Costa Silveira Júnior,
Marina Silva De Carvalho,
Guilherme Martins Boeira
et al.
Abstract:Animals can serve as reservoirs for various zoonotic diseases, with domestic animals standing out as potential sources of contamination and the spread of parasite eggs and cysts due to their close and constant contact with humans. Indigenous populations culturally keep canines in their homes, as they are seen as "man's best friend" and guardians against nocturnal creatures, symbolizing security and companionship. However, canines frequently become infected with intestinal protozoa and helminth parasites, there… Show more
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