Intestinal parasites of pets and other house-kept animals in Moscow

SummaryA study screening pet animals (dogs, cats, chinchillas, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, primates, reptiles, and hedgehogs) within Moscow city limits for intestinal parasitic diseases has been conducted over a period of 6 years. According to the study, parasitic infections caused by intestinal protozoa are found in pet animals more frequently than by intestinal helminths. Although dogs and cats exhibit the highest level of diversity of intestinal parasite species, in the group of exotic animals, helminth infection are found much less frequently and parasitic fauna is represented mostly by intestinal protozoa with a high percentage of mixed infection. The most widespread helminth infeсtion of dogs and cats is toxocarosis (respectively 2.5 and 5.7 %) and the most widespread protozoan infection is Giardia sp. (9.8 and 4.6 %). Giardia sp. was found in 47.4 % of chinchillas, Cryptosporidium sp. was more frequently found in ferrets (6.55 %), protozoa from the family Trichomonadida was found in guinea pigs (9 %), Eimeria sp. in rabbits (13.9 %), Acanthocephala in primates (15.7 %), and eggs from the generaOxyurida (59 %), along with protozoa from the family Trichomonadida, in reptiles. Capillaria sp. was most prevalent in hedgehogs (33.4 %). Acanthocephala eggs, as well as protozoa from the Giardia and Entamoeba genera, were more frequently found in primates. Parasites common to animals and humans, which may become a source of infection for the latter under certain conditions, have been identified in pet animals.

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INTESTINAL PARASITES IN EXOTIC ANIMALS IN MOSCOW

10.31016/978-5-9902341-5-4.2020.21.173-179 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 173-179

Author(s):

Kurnosova

Keyword(s):

Guinea Pigs ◽

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Parasitic Diseases ◽

Intestinal Protozoa ◽

Exotic Animals ◽

Helminth Eggs ◽

The City ◽

Genus Eimeria

In 2019, a study was conducted of exotic animals kept in mini zoos and domestic conditions (chinchillas, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, primates, reptiles, hedgehogs, squirrels) located in the city for the presence of intestinal parasitic diseases. The study showed that 2 types of intestinal protozoa were found in ferrets: Criptosporidium sp. (4%) and Isospora sp. (8%). In rabbits, one species of helminths P. amdiguus with invasion extensity (IE) 4.1% and protozoa Eimeria sp. (10.4%) was detected. The chinchillas revealed the simplest genus Giardia sp. (46.6%). In guinea pigs Entamoeba sp. (1.6%), Criptosporidium sp. (3.3%) and Giardia sp. (5%) was identified. In sguirrels, helminth eggs of Oxyurida sp. (IE 14%) and protozoa of the genus Eimeria sp. (50%) were found. In hedgehogs – two species of helminths of Capillaria sp. (20%) and Oxyurida sp. (10%). 80% of tamarins were infected with scratches; larvae of S. stercoralis nematodes were detected in saimiri (33.3%). One species of helminths of the genus Oxyurida sp. (76.2%) and 5 species of protozoa: Criptosporidium sp. (5%), Entamoeba sp. (6.25%), Trichomonas sp. (10%), Isospora sp. (6.25%) and Nyctotherus sp. (6.25%) was identified in reptiles. Pets revealed parasites, the probability of transmission of which to humans is not excluded.

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Intestinal parasites in cancer patients in the South of Brazil

Brazilian Journal of Biology ◽

10.1590/1519-6984.175364 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 78 (3) ◽

pp. 574-578 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

S. Jeske ◽

T. F. Bianchi ◽

M. Q. Moura ◽

B. Baccega ◽

N. B. Pinto ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cancer Patients ◽

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽

Clinic Visit ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

The South ◽

Intestinal Protozoa ◽

Specific Staining ◽

Staining Methods ◽

South Of Brazil

Abstract Intestinal parasitic infections in immunocompromised patients can lead to serious complications when not diagnosed and treated early. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of intestinal parasites in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in the South of Brazil. Three fecal samples collected from each patient (73 individuals) were processed by Ritchie and Faust techniques and submitted to specific staining methods for intestinal protozoa. A 61.6% parasite and/or commensal positivity was found. Helminths identified were Ascaris lumbricoides (33.3%), Taenia spp. (6.6%), Strongyloides stercoralis (4.4%) and Trichuris trichiura (2.2%). Among protozoans, Giardia lamblia (26.6%), Cryptosporidium spp. (13.3%) and Cystoisospora belli (4.4%) were identified. The presence of Entamoeba coli, Endolimax nana and Entamoeba hartmanni was also recorded. The results obtained warn of the importance of fecal parasitological diagnosis and the use of specific staining methods for the detection of intestinal parasites in cancer patients. These exams should be regularly requested at the patient’s first clinic visit, given the high prevalence found in this study and the possible severity of such conditions for these individuals.

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites Among the Patients Visiting Sub-Regional Hospital, Dadeldhura, Nepal

Himalayan Journal of Science and Technology ◽

10.3126/hijost.v5i01.42145 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (01) ◽

pp. 15-19

Author(s):

Madhav Raj Sharma ◽

Sohan Jha ◽

Pawan Jha ◽

Prashant Dahal

Keyword(s):

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Tap Water ◽

Parasitic Infection ◽

Age Groups ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Regional Hospital ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Intestinal Protozoan ◽

Management Actions ◽

Protozoan Infection

Intestinal parasitic infections caused by intestinal helminthes and protozoa are the most common human infections endemic throughout the world especially in tropical and subtropical countries including Nepal. This study was conducted to study the prevalence of intestinal parasites among patients visiting Sub-Regional Hospital, Dadeldhura, Nepal. Altogether 480 stool samples were collected from April 2017- October 2017. Microscopic examination of stool was done by using formal-ether concentration technique in the Microbiology Laboratory of Sub-Regional Hospital, Dadeldhura Nepal. The overall prevalence rate was found to be 10.625%. The prevalence of parasitic infection was higher in males (52.94%) than in females (47.06%). In the age group below 15 years, the prevalence was found to be higher (52.94 %) than other age groups. Total 6 species of intestinal parasites; 2 (33.33%) were protozoan parasites viz. cysts and trophozoites of Giardia lamblia, and cysts of Entamoeba histolytica, and 4 (66.67%) were helminths viz. ova of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichuria, Hymenolepis nana, and Ancylostoma duodenale. The infection rate was found to be higher in people taking normal tap water. The study concluded that intestinal protozoan infection is still a public health problem of concern among the people of Dadeldhura. The prevalence of intestinal protozoan infection was found to be high in children and low educated groups in Dadeldhura. Thus, health education along with infection management actions and awareness programs for sanitation improvements are required to reduce protozoan infections.

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Protozoan Parasites of Rodents and Their Zoonotic Significance in Boyer-Ahmad District, Southwestern Iran

Veterinary Medicine International ◽

10.1155/2016/3263868 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Zeinab Seifollahi ◽

Bahador Sarkari ◽

Mohammad Hossein Motazedian ◽

Qasem Asgari ◽

Mohammad Javad Ranjbar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Molecular Study ◽

Wild Rodents ◽

Intestinal Protozoa ◽

Tissue Samples ◽

Modified Agglutination Test ◽

Protozoan Infection ◽

Stool Samples ◽

Southwestern Iran ◽

Giardia Muris

Backgrounds. Wild rodents are reservoirs of various zoonotic diseases, such as toxoplasmosis, babesiosis, and leishmaniasis. The current study aimed to assess the protozoan infection of rodents in Boyer-Ahmad district, southwestern Iran.Materials and Methods. A total of 52 rodents were collected from different parts of Boyer-Ahmad district, in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, using Sherman live traps. Each rodent was anesthetized with ether, according to the ethics of working with animals, and was dissected. Samples were taken from various tissues and stool samples were collected from the contents of the colon and small intestines. Moreover, 2 to 5 mL of blood was taken from each of the rodents and the sera were examined for anti-Leishmaniaantibodies, by ELISA, or anti-T. gondiiantibodies, by modified agglutination test (MAT). DNA was extracted from brain tissue samples of each rodent and PCR was used to identify the DNA ofT. gondii.Results. Of the 52 stool samples of rodents studied by parasitological methods, intestinal protozoa infection was seen in 28 cases (53.8%). From 52 rodents, 19 (36.5%) were infected withTrichomonas, 10 (19.2%) withGiardia muris, and 11 (21.2%) withEntamoebaspp. Also, 10 cases (19.2%) were infected withBlastocystis, 3 (5.8%) were infected withChilomastix, 7 (13.5%) were infected withEndolimax, 1 (1.9%) was infected withRetortamonas, 3 (5.77%) were infected withT. gondii, and 6 (11.54%) were infected withTrypanosoma lewisi. Antibodies toT. gondiiwere detected in the sera of 5 (9.61%) cases. Results of the molecular study showedT. gondiiinfection in 3 (5.77%) of the rodents. Findings of this study showed that rodents in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, southwestern Iran, are infected with several blood and intestinal parasites; some of them might be potential risks to residents and domestic animals in the region.

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Schistosoma mansoni and Associated Factors among Fishermen at Lake Tana, Northwest Ethiopia

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2021/4534689 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Abebaw Fentahun ◽

Tadesse Hailu ◽

Getaneh Alemu

Keyword(s):

Schistosoma Mansoni ◽

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Educational Status ◽

Northwest Ethiopia ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

African Countries ◽

Intestinal Protozoa ◽

Water Contact ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lake Tana

Background. Intestinal parasites and Schistosoma mansoni infections adversely affect the health of humans in the world especially in sub-Saharan African countries including Ethiopia. Fishermen who spend most of their time in water bodies are supposed to be at high risk of schistosomiasis and other water-born parasites. However, the magnitude of these parasitic infections and their determinant factors are not well addressed. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Lake Tana among 388 fishermen from March to May 2021. Questionnaire data was collected through face to face interview. Stool sample from each participant was processed by the Kato-Katz and spontaneous tube sedimentation techniques. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. Results. One hundred sixty four (42.3%) and 88 (22.7%) participants were infected by intestinal parasites and Schistosoma mansoni, respectively. One hundred twenty two (31.4%) and 42 (10.8%) participants were infected by soil-transmitted helminths and intestinal protozoa, respectively. Attending only primary school ( AOR = 2.02 , p = 0.014 ) or being illiterate ( AOR = 2.54 , p = 0.004 ) and not washing hands before meal ( AOR = 2.23 , p = 0.007 ) were significantly associated with intestinal parasitic infections. Illiterate educational status ( AOR = 2.37 , p = 0.022 ), fishing by bargee ( AOR = 2.43 , p = 0.005 ), fishing ≥4 days per week ( AOR = 2.27 , p = 0.029 ), swimming habit ( AOR = 3.03 , p = 0.030 ), and participation in irrigation ( AOR = 3.09 , p ≤ 0.001 ) predispose fishermen to S. mansoni infection. Conclusion. Intestinal parasites and S. mansoni infections are highly prevalent among fishermen at Lake Tana basin. Low education level and frequent water contact predispose fishermen for intestinal parasites and S. mansoni. Therefore, health education to fishermen on intestinal parasites and S. mansoni infection and regular deworming should be advocated.

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Parasitic infections of the European brown hare (Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778) in south -western Slovakia

Helminthologia ◽

10.2478/s11687-010-0034-7 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 47 (4) ◽

pp. 219-225 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

P. Dubinský ◽

Z. Vasilková ◽

Z. Hurníková ◽

M. Miterpáková ◽

J. Slamečka ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Parasite Species ◽

Potential Effect ◽

Helminth Species ◽

Lepus Europaeus ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Lower Prevalence ◽

Intensity Of Infection ◽

European Brown Hare ◽

Protozoan Infection ◽

High Prevalence

AbstractA total of 74 European brown hares (Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778), hunted during the winter seasons of 2006 and 2007, were examined by dissection for the presence of helminths and coprologically for protozoa. The animals came from five districts with a high population density of this species. Our results revealed 54.5 % of specimens being infected with one or more helminth species and a high prevalence of eimeriid coccidia (91.89 %). The most prevalent helminth species was Trichuris leporis (55.41 %). Lower prevalence was found for Passalurus ambiguus (12.16 %) and Trichostrongylus retortaeformis (6.76 %). The intensity of infection was low for all parasite species. As for coccidia, Eimeria semisculpta (74.35 %) and E. leporis (61.54%) were recorded in all districts. Other coccidia showed lower prevalence rates: E. robertsoni (15.38 %), E. europaea (12.82 %), E. babatica (12.82 %), E. hungarica (5.13 %) and E. towsendi (2.56 %), occurring only in some districts. The highest infection rate was observed in E. semisculpta, 7657.8 oocysts per gram of faeces (OPG). The potential effect of protozoan infection on hare mortality is discussed.

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Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among patients attending in a tertiary care hospital of eastern region of Nepal – A retrospective, laboratory based study

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3126/ajms.v8i3.16909 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 55-59 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ratna Baral ◽

Pramod Jha ◽

Ritu Amatya ◽

Basudha Khanal

Keyword(s):

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Parasitic Infection ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Eastern Region ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Intestinal Protozoa ◽

Intestinal Parasitosis ◽

Stool Samples

Background: Intestinal parasitosis still constitutes one of the major causes of public healthproblems in the world, particularly in developing countries. Nepal is a small, impoverished country prevalent to infectious diseases, including intestinal parasitosis. Poverty, lack of awareness, failure to practice proper hand washing after defecation, practice of open defecation, unsafe drinking water and use of improper toilets are some of the reasons causing of parasitic infections.Aims and Objective: To determine the types of intestinal parasites in stool samples of patients attending to hospital. Materials and Methods: Stools specimens collected in standard stool vial were submitted in microbiology (2006-2010) unit at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences hospital (BPKIHS) were examined for intestinal parasites by direct wet mount using normal saline (0.9%) and lugol’s iodine (0.5%).Results: A total of 11,791 stool samples (2928 in 2006, 2238 in 2007, 2151 in 2008, 2344 in 2009 and 2130 in 2010) were submitted to the Parasitology section of Department of Microbiology BPKIHS were included in the analysis. Of these, 675 (5.72%) were positive intestinal protozoa and 289 (2.45%) for intestinal helminths. Giardia intestinalis accounted for the most prevalent parasitic infection (3.34%) followed by Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar (1.96%) and Hookworm (0.97%). A parasitic infection was observed to be highest among 20-50 years of age group and lowest in the less than 5 years group of subjects.Conclusion: Intestinal parasitosis is a common problem. Amoebiasis, giardiasis and the common intestinal helminthes Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, and Trichuris trichiura were prevalent in our settings.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.8(3) 2017 55-59

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Circulating Cytokine Profiles of Polyparasitized Individuals in Gabon.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-24917/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Noé Patrick M'Bondoukwé ◽

Reinne Moutongo ◽

Komi Gbédandé ◽

Jacques Mari Ndong Ngomo ◽

Tatiana Hountohotegbe ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Control Group ◽

Asymptomatic Malaria ◽

Intestinal Protozoan ◽

Intestinal Protozoa ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Parasitological Diagnosis ◽

Tnf Α ◽

Α Level

Abstract Background Malaria, blood-borne filarial worms and intestinal parasites are all endemic in Gabon. This geographical co-distribution leads to polyparasitism and, consequently, the possibility of immune-mediated interactions between different parasite species. Intestinal protozoa and helminths could modulate anti-malarial immunity, for example, thereby potentially increasing susceptibility to malaria.Methods Blood and stool samples were collected during cross-sectional surveys in five provinces of Gabon. Parasitological diagnosis was performed to detect plasmodial parasites, Loa loa and Mansonella perstans, intestinal helminths (STH) and protozoan parasites. Nested PCR was used to detect submicroscopic plasmodial infection in individuals with negative blood smears. Cytometric Bead Array was used to quantify interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10 and Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)-α in plasma of subjects with different parasitological profiles i.e. malaria only, filariasis only, intestinal protozoan only, soil-transmitted helminths (STH) only, malaria/filariasis, malaria/STH, malaria/intestinal protozoa co-infections and in uninfected individuals/control group.Results Median IL-6 (124.5 [36.9–433.9] pg/mL) and IL-10 (224.5 [78.0–657.9] pg/mL) levels and the median IL-10/TNF-α (69.9 [12.5–140-7]) ratio were all significantly higher among individuals with Plasmodium falciparum infection compared to other groups (p < 0.0001). The median TNF-α level (6.5 [3.5–11.7] pg/mL) and IL-10/IL-6 ratio (3.6 [2.0–11.9]) were higher in subjects with STH (p = 0.09) and P. falciparum-intestinal protozoa co-infection (p = 0.04), respectively. IL-6 (rho=-0.37; p < 0.01) and IL-10 (rho=-0.37; p < 0.01) levels, and the IL-10/TNF-α ratio (rho=-0.36; p < 0.01) correlated negatively with age, independently of infectious status. Among children under five years old, the IL-10/TNF-α and IL-10/IL-6 ratios were higher in those with intestinal protozoan infections compared to uninfected children. The IL-10/TNF-α ratio was also higher in children aged 5–15 years and in adults harbouring blood-borne filariae compared to their control counterparts, whereas the IL-10/IL-6 ratio was lower in those aged 5–15 years with filariae and intestinal parasites but higher in adults with intestinal parasitic infections.Conclusions Asymptomatic malaria is associated with a strong polarization towards a regulatory immune response, reflected by high circulating levels of IL-10. Co-infections with P. falciparum and intestinal protozoa are associated with an enhanced IL-10 response. Immunity against malaria could differ according to age and carriage of other parasites.

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The Prevalence of Some Intestinal Parasites in Stray Dogs From Tetova, Fyr Macedonia

European Scientific Journal ESJ ◽

10.19044/esj.2017.v13n21p21 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (21) ◽

pp. 21

Author(s):

Abdilazis Llokmani ◽

Dhimitër Rapti

Keyword(s):

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Toxocara Canis ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Health Issues ◽

Stray Dogs ◽

Control Programs ◽

Zoonotic Infections ◽

Source Of Infection ◽

Zoonotic Parasites

Stray dogs are a reservoir of intestinal parasites and a source of infection for pet dog owners. Some parasites, including hookworms and roundworms, are zoonotic parasites. This means they can easily be transmitted from pets to humans. The present study aims to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in stray dogs located in Tetova, FYR Macedonia region between February to April 2017. A total of 60 samples were examined by centrifugation-flotation methods. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites were 0,40%, 0,13%, 0,08%, and 0,01% for Ancylostoma spp., Trichuris vulpis , Toxocara canis and Coccidia respectively. Stray dogs are associated with a high risk of infection. Also, the periodic laboratory tests can confirm this. The information received from this present study may be useful in the designing of control programs. It was also used in educating the dogs’ owners about public health issues of dog keeping, hence reducing the risks associated with zoonotic infections.

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Parasites of the alimentary tract of European otters in Bory Tucholskie National Park

Medycyna Weterynaryjna ◽

10.21521/mw.6480 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 77 (01) ◽

pp. 6480-2021

Author(s):

Górski P. ◽

Lubińska K ◽

Karabowicz J. ◽

Bartosik J. ◽

Zygner W.

Keyword(s):

Aqueous Solution ◽

National Park ◽

Alimentary Tract ◽

Parasite Species ◽

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Lutra Lutra ◽

Alaria Alata ◽

Total Percentage ◽

The Family ◽

First Time

The aim of the study was to investigate the intestinal parasites of European otters (Lutra lutra) living in Bory Tucholskie National Park. The park is located in northern Poland, in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. From June to October 2019, 300 fecal samples were collected on the banks of 10 lakes and the Struga river within the national park. The samples were kept at 4°C for a maximum of 3 weeks until examination. Standard flotation (in sodium chloride aqueous solution) and sedimentation methods were used. The total percentage of positive samples containing parasites of the alimentary tract amounted to 15.3% (46 samples). Oocysts Cystoisospora gottschalki were found in 6.7% of samples, trematode eggs (Opisthorchis sp., Metorchis sp. and/or Pseudamphistomum truncatum, Alaria alata and/or Isthmiophora melis) in 4.3%, cestode eggs of the family Diphyllobothridae in 2.0%, and eggs of nematodes (Strongyloides lutrae, Aonchotheca putori, Uncinaria sp.) in 3.7% of samples. Two species, C. gottschalki and S. lutrae, were found in Poland for the first time. The large variety of parasite species is evidence of well-preserved local ecosystems.

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