Intestinal parasitic infections of dogs in the Nsukka area of Enugu State, Nigeria

Anene, B. M.; Nnaji, T. O.; Chime, A.B.

doi:10.1016/0167-5877(95)00527-7

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“…This is consistent with the findings of Anene et al [24] who reported that prevalences and intensities of different parasite infections were significantly higher in local breeds than in exotic breeds. However, Fontanarrosa et al [28] reported similar parasite prevalence among pure and mixed breed.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…The parasites observed in this study have been reported in dogs and other canids in different studies and locations within Nigeria and other parts of the country with a pronounced difference in the prevalence and intensity between regions [4,16,[23][24][25][26][27][28]. In this study, the overall prevalence of intestinal helminths (47.1%) was lower than 68% reported from different ecological zone in Nigeria [4] and comparable with prevalence of 52.5% reported from Southeast Nigeria [29].…”

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confidence: 41%

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Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites of Domestic Dogs in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria: A Faecal Examination Survey Study

Sowemimo¹,

Ayanniyi²

2017

J Bacteriol Parasitol

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Toxocariasis remain the most important parasitic infections affecting companion animals worldwide and pose a risk to animal and human health. There is still inadequate information on these infections in dogs in some parts of Nigeria. A cross sectional study was undertaken between August and December, 2015 to determine the prevalence and intensity of intestinal helmiths of domestic dogs in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria. A total of 174 faecal samples collected randomly from dogs were processed and examined for helminth eggs using modified Kato-Katz technique. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth was 41.7%. T. canis was the most frequently observed helminth parasites with a prevalence of 30.5%, while prevalence of 28.2% and 9.8% were obtained for A. caninum and D. caninum respectively. Prevalence patterns in T. canis were age dependent showing a decreasing prevalence with age of host. There was a significantly (p<0.05) greater prevalence and intensity in dogs that roam freely (39.8%; 118.2 ± 25.7 epg) as compared with kenneled dogs (10.7%; 19.3 ± 11.2 epg). T. canis, A. caninum and D. caninum were the zoonotic gastrointestinal helminths prevalent in dogs in the study area. Interventions should include establishment of a program focusing on zoonotic diseases.

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confidence: 83%

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confidence: 41%

Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites of Domestic Dogs in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria: A Faecal Examination Survey Study

Sowemimo¹,

Ayanniyi²

2017

J Bacteriol Parasitol

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“…The gastrointestinal worm with the second highest EPG were ascarids at 636.4 with T. canis (61.1%) having the highest infestation density. This infestation rates were higher than 31.5% (T. canis) in South Africa by Anene et al (1995). In general, this pattern of infestations was constituent with other studies as reported by Ugbomoiko et al (2008) in Nigeria.…”

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confidence: 65%

“…The findings of this study agreed with Kanyari and Kagira (2001) who concluded that A. caninum was the most prevalent in dogs in Kenya. However, dogs in this slum had an infestation density of 90.1% which was much higher than 41% as was recorded by Kanyari and kagira (2001) in Kenya and 37.6% as was recorded by Anene et al (1995) in dogs in South Africa. The gastrointestinal worm with the second highest EPG were ascarids at 636.4 with T. canis (61.1%) having the highest infestation density.…”

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Assessment of fecal parasitism for decision making in continued deworming of slum stray dogs in Nairobi areas of Kenya

Makau¹,

Mulei²,

Mutembei³

et al. 2015

J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health

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The objective of this study was to establish the density of infestation of slum dogs with gastrointestinal helminths in locations where vaccination and deworming campaigns had been carried out for a period of 3 years. A total of 150 dogs were randomly sampled from a total of 300 animals that were attended to in a rabies control campaign in Nairobi slum areas between the months of July and September, 2011. Eggs per gram (EPG) and worm identification were done from the fecal samples of the animals included in the study and the prevalence on age, sex and breed were also determined. The EPG were generally high for both hookworms and ascarids with a range of 1083 to 1105 and 515 to 637, respectively. The larvae of the most prevalent species identified were Ancylostoma caninum and Toxocara canis. There was no statistical significant difference (P=0.9) between EPG counts in males and females at p<0.05. The prevalence was high among the puppies at 58.8% (44/75) as compared to the adult dogs at 38.3% (29/75) when P = 0.01. From the findings of this study, it was concluded that the density of infestation of stray slum dogs with gastrointestinal worms was high and therefore there is need to address routine and strategic deworming.

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“…They contribute to the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of both children and adults, as they reduce diseases caused by stress Kutdang et al 2010, along side use in therapeutic programs, life-saving actions, hunting, sports, income generation through breeding and sale and in scientifi c research [1].…”

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Coprological Study to Determine the Prevalence of Intestinal Helminthes in Dogs of Nairobi, Kenya- A Potential Zoonotic Threat

Wyckliff¹,

Kitaa²,

Thaiyah³

et al. 2017

Int J Vet Sci Res

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A cross sectional coprological study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of intestinal helminths. Demographic data on sex, age, purpose of dog keeping, sleeping area, fecal disposal and deworming status in dogs in Kangemi area of Nairobi, Kenya was also taken. A total of 255 dog feacal samples were collected from August to October, 2016 for parasitological analysis. Laboratory examination for worm eggs identifi cation and enumeration was done using modifi ed Mc Master technigue. Ninety samples were positive for intestinal parasites giving an overall prevalence of 35.29%. On average there were 952 and 512.5 epg for hookworms and ascarids respectively. In the sampled dogs, Ancylostoma eggs were found in 79 (30.98%), Toxocara eggs in 24 (9.41%), Trichuris eggs in 2 (0.0078%), Isosporaoocysts in 3 (0.011%) and Tapeworms in 1 (0.0039%) of samples. Ancylostomumcaninum (90.48%) and Toxocaracanis (71.54%) were the most prevalent species identifi ed. There was no signifi gant statistical difference between dog sex and worm load (P=0.9). There was high prevalence of Ascarid infection among puppies (62.5%) as compared to adults (37.5%). Most dogs (92.55%) were kept for security purposes with 53.33% not housed. In households from which samples were collected, 43.64% dispose dog feces to the nearest bush while 26.36% and 30% dispose it to garbage and pit latrines respectively. The high prevalence of potential zoonotic gastrointestinal helminthes in the study area poses health risk to the residents and calls for regular dog deworming and creation of public awareness.

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Intestinal parasitic infections of dogs in the Nsukka area of Enugu State, Nigeria

Cited by 36 publications

References 4 publications

Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites of Domestic Dogs in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria: A Faecal Examination Survey Study

Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites of Domestic Dogs in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria: A Faecal Examination Survey Study

Assessment of fecal parasitism for decision making in continued deworming of slum stray dogs in Nairobi areas of Kenya

Coprological Study to Determine the Prevalence of Intestinal Helminthes in Dogs of Nairobi, Kenya- A Potential Zoonotic Threat

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