Prevalence of intestinal parasites in shelter dogs and cats in the metropolitan area of Barcelona (Spain)

Gracenea, Mercedes; Gómez, M. S.; Torres, Jordi

doi:10.2478/s11686-009-0005-7

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“…A recent study conducted to determine the prevalence of GI parasites in Barcelona, Spain reported prevalence rates of Entamoeba spp. of 0.4% in the surveyed dogs and cats (Gracenea et al 2009). However, the risk to public health from zoonotic transmission of Entamoeba spp.…”

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Gastrointestinal parasites in rural dogs and cats in Selangor and Pahang states in Peninsular Malaysia

Ngui

Lee

Yap

et al. 2014

Acta Parasitologica

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To estimate the current prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in dogs and cats, a total of 105 fresh faecal samples were collected from rural areas in Peninsular Malaysia. Each faecal sample was examined for the presence of GI parasites by microscopic examination after formalin-ether concentration technique and for protozoa, trichrome and Ziehl-Neelsen staining were employed. The overall prevalence of GI parasitic infection was 88.6% (95% CI = 82.5-94.7) in which 88.3% of dogs and 89.3% of cats were infected with at least one parasites species, respectively. There were 14 different GI parasites species (nematodes, cestodes and protozoa) detected, including Ancylostoma spp. (62.9%), Toxocara spp. (32.4%), Trichuris vulpis (21.0%), Spirometra spp. (9.5%), Toxascaris leonina (5.7%), Dipylidium caninum (4.8%), Ascaris spp. (2.9%), Hymenolepis diminuta (1.0%) and others. General prevalence of GI parasites showed a significant difference between helminth (84.4%) and protozoa (34.3%) infections. Monoparasitism (38.1%) was less frequent than polyparasitism (46.7%). As several of these GI parasites are recognized as zoonotic agents, the results of this investigation revealed that local populations may be exposed to a broad spectrum of zoonotic agents by means of environmental contamination with dogs and cats faeces and this information should be used to mitigate public health risks. Prevention and control measures have to be taken in order to reduce the prevalence rates especially in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities where animals live in close proximity to people, poor levels of hygiene and overcrowding together with a lack in veterinary attention and zoonotic awareness.

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Gastrointestinal parasites in rural dogs and cats in Selangor and Pahang states in Peninsular Malaysia

Ngui

Lee

Yap

et al. 2014

Acta Parasitologica

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“…3 Dog plays important role in the epidemiology of some parasitic infections that affect humans, thereby making the control of those parasites in dogs a public health concern. 4,5 Dogs shed oocysts, eggs or larvae of zoonotic parasites into the environment and humans get infected directly through contact with dog or faeces containing infective stage of the parasites or indirectly through ingestion of contaminated water and/or food. 3 Two important examples of zoonotic parasites of dogs are Ancylostoma caninum and Toxocara canis.…”

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Prevalence of potentially zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites in canine faeces in Ibadan, Nigeria

Ayinmode¹,

Obebe²,

Olayemi³

2016

Ghana Medical Journal

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SUMMARYBackground: Humans can get infected through direct or indirect contact with infective stages of zoonotic parasites shed to the environment through dog faeces. Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the presence of gastrointestinal parasites present in dog faeces shed on the street of Ibadan metropolis, one of the largest cities in Africa. Methods: Twenty-three locations were randomly selected using grid-sampling method. A total of 203 faecal samples collected from the streets of selected areas were processed for detection of helminth eggs and protozoan oocysts using flotation technique. Eggs/oocysts per gram of faeces was counted using modified McMaster technique. Results: The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was 43.3% (88/203). Single and multiple infections were 69 (78.4%) and 19 (21.6%) respectively. The parasites detected were Ancylostoma sp. 24.6% (50/88) Isospora sp. 14.2% (29/88), Toxocara sp. 9.8% (20/88), Uncinaria sp. 2.5% (5/88) and Strongyloides sp, 3.9% (8/88). Ancylostoma sp. (320 x 10 2 epg) and Uncinaria sp. (5 x 10 2 epg) had the highest and least intensity respectively. Streets within residential areas having markets had the highest number of positive samples. All the genera of parasites detected in this study have zoonotic potential. Conclusion:The high prevalence of zoonotic parasites detected in dog faeces from Ibadan metropolis showed that infected stray dogs roam the streets and constitute potential risk to human health. This study suggests the need for enforcement of laws restraining roaming or straying dogs and proper veterinary care of dogs.

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“…10]. However, there is no any information cases, the animals come in close contact with humans on the literature on the prevalence of gastrointestinal and their dwellings and act as reservoirs and helminth parasites of pet and stray dogs in Bahir dar transmitters of zoonotic diseases [5,6]. Gastrointestown, Therefore, the objectives of this study were to tinal helminths of dogs pose serious impact both on the identify and determine the prevalence of GI helminth host and human beings.…”

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Gastrointestinal helminth parasites of pet and stray dogs as a potential risk for human health in Bahir Dar town, north-western Ethiopia

Abere¹,

Bogale²,

Melaku³

2013

Vet World

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Aim: A cross-sectional study was carried out from November 2011 to April 2012 to determine the prevalence and species of gastrointestinal (GI) helminth parasites in pet and stray dogs as a potential risk for human health in Bahir Dar town, northwestern Ethiopia. Materials and Methods:A total of 384 and 46 faecal samples were collected from pet and stray dogs, respectively and examined by using standard coprologic techniques. Results:The overall prevalence of GI helminth infection in pet and stray dogs was 75.26 and 84.78%, respectively. The detected parasites with their frequencies in pet dogs were Ancylostoma caninum (78.89%), Toxocara canis (39.79%), Dipylidium caninum (29.75%), Strongyloides stercoralis (29.06%), Taeniidae (23.87%) and Trichuris vulpis (7.95%). Stray dogs were found more likely to be polyparasitized and presented higher prevalence of A. caninum, T. canis, S. stercoralis, Trichuris vulpis and Taeniidae (P < 0.05) than domiciled ones. Diphyllobothrium latum was detected only in 10.25% of stray dogs. Toxocara canis and A. caninum (P < 0.05) were detected more frequently in dogs with less than 6 months of age (P < 0.05) than old age dogs. The sex or breed groups didn't significantly affect the prevalence of parasites. A significant variation was recorded (P < 0.05) between different feeding systems where higher prevalence was observed in uncontrolled feeding group (82.18%) compared to controlled feeding (32.08%). Conclusion:Different gastrointestinal parasites in pet and stray dogs were identified in the study area that can potentially infect humans and cause serious public-health problems. Thus, concerted efforts should therefore be made to educate dog owners to embrace modern dog disease control programs and measures have to be taken on stray dogs.

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Prevalence of intestinal parasites in shelter dogs and cats in the metropolitan area of Barcelona (Spain)

Cited by 52 publications

References 21 publications

Gastrointestinal parasites in rural dogs and cats in Selangor and Pahang states in Peninsular Malaysia

Gastrointestinal parasites in rural dogs and cats in Selangor and Pahang states in Peninsular Malaysia

Prevalence of potentially zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites in canine faeces in Ibadan, Nigeria

Gastrointestinal helminth parasites of pet and stray dogs as a potential risk for human health in Bahir Dar town, north-western Ethiopia

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