scholarly journals Occurrence of Endoparasites in Indigenous Zambian Dogs

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
M. Bruce-Miller ◽  
M. Goldová
Keyword(s):  
Southern Africa ◽  
Zinc Sulphate ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Dipylidium Caninum ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
The Family ◽  
Flotation Method ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

Abstract This study was conducted in the country of Zambia, Southern Africa, to investigate the occurrence of endo-parasites in indigenous Zambian dogs. Faecal samples were collected from 41 indigenous Zambian dogs from different areas of the Mbabala region in the Southern province of Zambia during the “hot wet” season, although at the time that the samples were collected, the country was experiencing a drought. Faecal samples were analysed using the concentration flotation method with zinc sulphate for the determination of the presence of gastrointestinal parasites. The most prevalent parasites were species from the family Ancylostomatidae (65.0 % infection rate) which followed by: Isospora canis (9.8 %), Dipylidium caninum (4.8 %), and Toxascaris leonina (2.4 %). There were in addition, two cases of co-infections with the family Ancylostomatidae and D. caninum, as well as the family Ancylostomatidae and I. canis.

scholarly journals Toxocara cati and other parasitic enteropathogens: more commonly found in owned cats with gastrointestinal signs than in clinically healthy ones

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurora L. Ursache ◽  
Adriana Györke ◽  
Viorica Mircean ◽  
Mirabela Oana Dumitrache ◽  
Andrei Răzvan Codea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Giardia Duodenalis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Flotation Method

Abstract Gastrointestinal parasites are involved in the health and wellbeing of cats and some of them, due to their zoonotic character represent a problem for the public health. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of parasitic infections in cats with digestive symptoms. Faecal samples collected from 137 cats were analysed by the flotation method using sodium chloride saturated solution. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites was 56.6%. GI parasites were significantly (p=0.005) more common in cats with digestive symptoms (69.8%) than in clinically healthy ones (23.0%). Toxocara cati (40.2%) was the most frequently identified GI parasite, followed by Cystoisospora spp. (10.2%), Ancylostoma tubaeforme (3.7%), Taenia spp. (2.2), Giardia duodenalis (2.2%), and Toxoplasma gondii-like oocysts (0.7%). T. cati (53.3%, p<0.0001) and Cystoisospora spp. (15.6%, p<0.001) were significantly more frequently diagnosed in cats with digestive symptoms. Lack of deworming in the last three months (OR: 15.9), outdoor access (OR: 13.8), the presence of digestive symptoms (OR: 5.4), and young age (OR: 4.2) were identified as risk factors for T. cati infection by logistic regression analysis. Regardless of the age, symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, and inappetence were positively associated with T. cati.

scholarly journals Contamination of Sandpits with Soil-Transmitted Helminths Eggs in an Urban Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-63
Author(s):  
J. Bystrianska ◽  
I. Papajová ◽  
J. Šoltys ◽  
N. Sasáková
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
Helminth Eggs ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
The Family ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

Abstract The aim of this study was to monitor the occurrence of the propagative stages of intestinal endoparasites in dog excrements collected within the close proximity of sandpits in an urban environment (Košice, Slovakia) and to determine the level of sandpits contamination with soil-transmitted helminths (STHs). A total of 201 dog faecal samples were examined for the presence of helminth eggs with 10.95 % of the samples being positive. In faeces the most prevalent eggs were those of Toxocara canis (7.46 %). The contamination of sand with STH eggs in 84 sandpits was also investigated. Toxocara spp. eggs were found in 21.43 % of the sandpits. The eggs from the family Ancylostomatidae and Toxascaris leonina were also present. Taenia type eggs and Trichuris sp. eggs occurred less frequently. In some samples, not only monoinfection but also co-infection with eggs of 2‒3 helminth species were detected. In conclusion, the environmental contamination of sandpits with STHs eggs might pose a significant threat to the public health.

Helminth infections in faecal samples of wolves Canis lupus L. from the western Beskidy Mountains in southern Poland

2007 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin Popiołek ◽  
Justyna Szczęsna ◽  
Sabina Nowak ◽  
Robert W. Mysłajek
Keyword(s):  
Canis Lupus ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Grey Wolf ◽  
Alaria Alata ◽  
Helminth Eggs ◽  
Helminth Infections ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
The Family ◽  
First Time ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

AbstractEighty-nine samples of grey wolf (Canis lupus L.) faeces were collected between 2002 and 2004 from two areas in the western Beskidy Mts (south Poland). Helminth eggs were observed in 56.2% of faeces examined. These included: Alaria alata (2.2%), taeniid eggs (11.2%), Toxocara canis (5.6%), Toxascaris leonina (1.1%), Eucoleus aerophilus (14.6%), Ancylostoma caninum (12.3%), Uncinaria stenocephala (37%) and unidentified roundworm eggs of the family Strongyloididae (1.1%). Eucoleus aerophilus is recorded for the first time from Poland. The results are compared with the helminth fauna of other wolf populations in Europe.

scholarly journals Intestinal helminths of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in north-west Italy

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Magi ◽  
L. Guardone ◽  
W. Mignone ◽  
M. C. Prati ◽  
F. Macchioni
Keyword(s):  
Vulpes Vulpes ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Intestinal Helminths ◽  
Red Foxes ◽  
North West ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
The Family ◽  
Medical Importance ◽  
Flotation Solution ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

SummaryA total of 180 foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from an area scarcely investigated of north-west Italy, were examined for intestinal helminths using sedimentation and counting technique (SCT). Faecal samples were submitted to centrifugation with 50 % zinc sulphate used as flotation solution.No fox was found completely negative for intestinal helminths. The most frequently identified nematodes were Uncinaria stenocephala (70.0 %), Molineus legerae (27.2 %), Toxocara canis (26.7 %), Toxascaris leonina (25.6 %), Trichuris vulpis (21.1 %), Aonchotheca putorii (8.9 %), Pterygodermatites affinis (5.6 %). Genus Mesocestoides (81.7 %), family Dilepididae (29.4 %) and Taenia spp. (8.3 %) were the most prevalent cestodes. All foxes were negative for E. multilocularis and E. granulosus. In two foxes trematodes belonging to the family Plagiorchidae were found.The study highlighted that foxes are hosts of intestinal helminths of veterinary and medical importance which may be transmitted to dogs and humans.

The prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal parasites of dogs in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

2009 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluyomi A. Sowemimo
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Intestinal Helminth ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Free Ranging ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

AbstractA study of gastrointestinal parasites in 269 faecal samples from dogs (Canis familiaris) collected from Ile-Ife, Nigeria between January and December 2004, revealed seven helminth species:Toxocara canis33.8%,Ancylostomasp. 34.6%,Toxascaris leonina3.3%,Trichuris vulpis3.7%,Dipylidium caninum4.1%,Uncinaria stenocephala0.7% andTaeniasp. 1.1%. The faecal egg intensities, determined as mean eggs per gram of faeces ( ± SEM) were:T. canis393.8 ± 83.4,Ancylostomasp. 101.5 ± 32.8,T. leonina14.3 ± 7.9,T. vulpis3.4 ± 1.5,D. caninum2.2 ± 0.8,U. stenocephala0.2 ± 0.2. The prevalence of intestinal parasites was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in dogs of age 0–6 months than in older age groups. There was no significance difference in overall prevalence of intestinal helminth parasites between male (58.3%) and female (50.0%) dogs (P>0.05). The prevalence of helminth parasites was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in free-ranging than in kennelled dogs. The prevalence of helminth parasites was also significantly higher (P < 0.05) in African shepherds than in Alsatians and other exotic breeds. Each helminth parasite had similar prevalences and intensities among both genders (P>0.05) except inT. vulpis. The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites may continue to rise due to lack of functional veterinary clinics for dog care in Ile-Ife. Therefore, there is the need to establish a veterinary facility in Ile-Ife.

scholarly journals Efficacy of oxyclozanide and levamisole treatment on the gastrointestinal parasites in captive Lions Panthera leo

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 15043-15046
Author(s):  
Dhareppa Ganager ◽  
Gotakanapura Sanjeevamurthy Mamatha ◽  
Asoor Muralidhara ◽  
Nagappa Lakkundi Jaya ◽  
Beechagondahalli Papanna Shivashankar
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Panthera Leo ◽  
Zoological Garden ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Balantidium Coli ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

A study was carried out to determine the efficacy of anthelmintics on gastrointestinal parasites in lions under captivity at Bannerghatta Biological Park (Bengaluru), Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden (Mysuru) and Tiger-Lion Safari Tyavarekoppa (Shivamogga) during the period from January to June, 2018.  Out of 20 faecal samples subjected to qualitative and quantitative methods, 66.6% were found positive for eggs of Ancylostoma spp., 60.0% for Toxascaris leonina, 20.0% for Spirometra spp. and 13.3% for Balantidium coli cysts with an overall infection rate of 75.0%.  A combination of oxyclozonide 6% w/v and levamisole 3% w/v (Neozide plus) at the rate of 1ml per 4kg body weight revealed egg per gram counts for Ancylostoma spp., T. leonina and Spirometra spp. to be reduced from 100, 11,450 ± 11,250 and 100 to zero respectively on subsequent 3, 7, 10 and 21 days post treatment and proved to be cent per cent effective. 

scholarly journals Parasites of pigs in two farms with poor husbandry practices in Bishoftu, Ethiopia

2015 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alemnesh Jufare ◽  
Nesibu Awol ◽  
Fanos Tadesse ◽  
Yisehak Tsegaye ◽  
Birhanu Hadush
Keyword(s):  
Parasite Species ◽  
Sarcoptes Scabiei ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Examination Techniques ◽  
Privately Owned

A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2011 to April 2012 on a total of 384 pigs from two privately owned intensive farms in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The objectives of the study were to identify and determine the prevalence of common parasites of pigs. For the determination of gastrointestinal (GIT) parasites, faecal samples were collected from the study animals and subjected to standard parasitological examination techniques. Physical examination was conducted for the presence of skin parasitic lesions and skin scrapings were collected to determine prevalence of ectoparasites. The overall prevalence of GIT parasites in the pigs was 25% (96/384). Examination of faecal samples revealed the ova or oocysts of four different gastrointestinal parasites, namely Coccidia (12%), Strongyles (5.2%), Ascaris suum (4.9%) and Trichuris suis (2.9%). Mixed infection by at least two parasite species was observed in 3.65% (14/384) of the pigs. The only ectoparasite species identified was Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis, with a prevalence of 2.6%. This study indicates that pig parasites are a major problem in the study area, hence implementation of strategic control measures and appropriate hygienic management systems are recommended to reduce the prevalence of parasites.

Prevalence of intestinal parasite infection in dogs from selected rural areas of central and southern Poland

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-69
Author(s):  
Justyna Bartosik ◽  
Karolina Dziwirek ◽  
Jacek Łojek ◽  
Justyna Kaczyk ◽  
Paweł Górski
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Parasite Infection ◽  
Giardia Intestinalis ◽  
Intestinal Parasite Infection ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
The Family ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

The main aim of the study was to compare parasites of dogs living in rural areas of selected counties of the Masovian and Małopolska Voivodeships. Furthermore, the prevalence of intestinal parasite infection was determined in relation to selected factors (sex and season). The research was carried out from October 2015 to May 2016. A total of 207 faecal samples were analysed by the flotation method and by direct smears. Infection by protozoa and nematodes was observed. The mean prevalence was 17.8% for Giardia intestinalis, 0.9% for coccidia of the genus Cystoisospora, 7.2% for Toxocara canis, 2.4% for Toxascaris leonina, 20.2% for Trichuris vulpis and 22.2% for nematodes of the family Ancylostomatidae. Infection with particular parasites was more common in males than in females. The occurrence of Giardia intestinalis and hookworms was statistically significantly correlated with the sex of the host and the season.

scholarly journals Toxocara cati and other parasitic enteropathogens: more commonly found in owned cats with gastrointestinal signs than in clinically healthy ones

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurora L. Ursache ◽  
Adriana Györke ◽  
Viorica Mircean ◽  
Mirabela Oana Dumitrache ◽  
Andrei Răzvan Codea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Giardia Duodenalis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Flotation Method

Abstract Gastrointestinal parasites are involved in the health and wellbeing of cats and some of them, due to their zoonotic character represent a problem for the public health. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of parasitic infections in cats with digestive symptoms. Faecal samples collected from 137 cats were analysed by the flotation method using sodium chloride saturated solution. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites was 56.6%. GI parasites were significantly (p=0.005) more common in cats with digestive symptoms (69.8%) than in clinically healthy ones (23.0%). Toxocara cati (40.2%) was the most frequently identified GI parasite, followed by Cystoisospora spp. (10.2%), Ancylostoma tubaeforme (3.7%), Taenia spp. (2.2), Giardia duodenalis (2.2%), and Toxoplasma gondii-like oocysts (0.7%). T. cati (53.3%, p<0.0001) and Cystoisospora spp. (15.6%, p<0.001) were significantly more frequently diagnosed in cats with digestive symptoms. Lack of deworming in the last three months (OR: 15.9), outdoor access (OR: 13.8), the presence of digestive symptoms (OR: 5.4), and young age (OR: 4.2) were identified as risk factors for T. cati infection by logistic regression analysis. Regardless of the age, symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, and inappetence were positively associated with T. cati.

Soil contamination with ascarid eggs in playgrounds in Kirikkale, Turkey

2006 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Aydenizöz Özkayhan
Keyword(s):  
Soil Contamination ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Zinc Sulphate ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Flotation Method ◽  
The City ◽  
Human Health Hazard ◽  
Potential Human Health ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

AbstractContamination of soil with feline and canine ascarid eggs in eight playgrounds in Kırıkkale, Turkey was investigated monthly from February 2003 to January 2004. Dog faeces were also collected and all samples were examined using the zinc sulphate centrifugal flotation method. Eggs of Toxocara were observed in 5 of 8 (62.5%) of playgrounds examined and in 15.6% of 480 soil samples. The number of eggs varied from 1 to 11. Eggs were observed in soil samples collected in February, March to June, August and November, with embryonated eggs appearing in June and August. Eggs of Toxascaris leonina and Taenia spp. and oocysts of Isospora spp. were also found in 1.5%, 1.0% and 0.2% of soil samples, respectively. Of 26 samples of dog faeces collected, 7.7% were contaminated with Toxocara spp. and 11.5% with Taenia spp. The presence of Toxocara eggs in the city playgrounds and dog populations suggests a potential human health hazard due to toxocariasis.

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