scholarly journals Zoonotic and other gastrointestinal parasites in cats in Lumajang, East Java, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izzu Ar-Rifqi Rabbani ◽  
Fairuz Jihan Mareta ◽  
Kusnoto ◽  
Poedji Hastutiek ◽  
Nunuk Dyah Retno Lastuti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Zoonotic Diseases ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Stray Cats ◽  
Dipylidium Caninum ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Eimeria Spp ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites

Relationship between humans and cats has negative impact associates with zoonotic diseases. It is the reason why studies on the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in cats are important. Some of zoonotic GI parasites in cats are Toxocara spp, Ancylostoma sp, and Toxoplasma gondii. The current study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of GI parasites in owned and stray cats in Lumajang East Java Indonesia. One hundred and twenty fecal samples were collected from owned and stray cats on November 2018 to January 2019. The samples were examined by direct smears, sedimentation and flotation techniques. Identification of parasites was determined based on the morphology of worm eggs and protozoan cysts. The results showed that gastrointestinal parasites were found in 68.33% (82/120) examined samples, respectively, 48.33% (29/60) and 88.33% (53/60) from owned cats and stray cats. We found 7 genera of parasites, 4 genera of worm eggs and 2 genera protozoan oocyst. The egg worm were Toxocara cati (40 %), Toxocara leonina. (10.33%), Ancylostoma sp. (18.33%), Diphylobothrium sp. (3.33%) and Dipylidium caninum (1.67%). The protozoan oocyst were Isospora felis (27.5%), Isospora rivolta (13.33%) and Eimeria spp. (8.33%). Toxocara cati, Ancylostoma sp. (hookworm), Diphylobothrium sp. and Dipylidium caninum were zoonotic parasites. Rate infection in younger and older cat were no significant difference. One cat can be infected one or more parasite. To conclude, the prevalence of zoonotic GI parasites both in owned and stray cats were high. It is necessary to plan a program to control this zoonotic parasites.

scholarly journals Prevalence ofToxoplasma gondiiand Other Gastrointestinal Parasites in Domestic Cats from Households in Thika Region, Kenya

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adele Nyambura Njuguna ◽  
John Maina Kagira ◽  
Simon Muturi Karanja ◽  
Maina Ngotho ◽  
Lucy Mutharia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Felis Catus ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Fecal Samples ◽  
Dipylidium Caninum

Gastrointestinal (GIT) parasites of domestic cats (Felis catus) not only cause morbidity but are also potential zoonotic agents. The current study aimed at establishing the prevalence of GIT parasites in cats kept by households in Thika region, Kenya. Fecal samples were collected randomly from 103 cats and analyzed for presence of parasites using standard parasitological methods. In descending order, the prevalence of the detected protozoa parasites wasIsosporaspp. 43.7% (95% CI: 40.4–47%),Cryptosporidiumspp. 40.8% (95% CI: 37.5–44.1%),Toxoplasma gondii7.8% (95% CI: 4.5–11.1%), andEntamoebaspp. 2.9% (95% CI: 1.6–6.2%). The prevalence of the observed helminths wasStrongyloides stercoralis43.7% (95% CI: 40.4–47%),Toxocara cati23.3% (95% CI: 20–26.6%),Ancylostomaspp. 9.7% (95% CI: 6.4–13%),Dipylidium caninum8.7% (95% CI: 5.4–12.0%), andAcanthocephalaspp. 1.9% (95% CI: 1–4.2%). The percentage of cats excreting at least one species of parasite was 73.2% (95% CI = 69.9–76.5%). The study shows that the cats have high spectrum (9) of parasites which are known to affect the cat’s health and some are of zoonotic significance.

scholarly journals Gastrointestinal parasites in stray and shelter cats in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 383-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pâmela Figueiredo Pereira ◽  
Alynne da Silva Barbosa ◽  
Ana Paula Pereira de Moura ◽  
Marcelo Leitão Vasconcellos ◽  
Claudia Maria Antunes Uchôa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Larva Migrans ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Urban Nature ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Stray Cats ◽  
Dipylidium Caninum

Abstract The increasingly urban nature of the population has led many people to choose independent pets, such as cats. This situation has also made it possible for these animals to be abandoned, thus increasing the numbers of cats on the streets and in shelters. These animals can act as a source of infection for other hosts. Between 2014 and 2015, the frequency of gastrointestinal parasites in captive and stray cats in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro was analyzed. Ninety-one fecal samples were collected from captive cats and 172 from stray cats. Centrifugal sedimentation and flotation techniques were used. The frequency of parasites among the stray cats was 77.3%, and this was significantly higher than the frequency observed in captive cats (49.5%). Helminths were detected more frequently, and hookworms were the parasites most detected. Toxocara cati, Cystoisospora sp. and Dipylidium caninum were also detected. No statistical difference in the frequency of parasites was observed between the sexes among the captive cats. However, among the stray cats, males (85.5%) presented higher positivity than females (71.8%). The high frequency of hookworms, which are the agent for “cutaneous larva migrans” in humans, shows the need to control parasitic infections among the cats studied.

scholarly journals Seropathological Diagnosis of Toxoplasma gondii in Stray Cats in Baghdad Province

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-98
Author(s):  
Mohammed J. Alwan
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Alveolar Space ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Pathological Lesions ◽  
Stray Cats ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Adult Cat ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Local Necrosis

The current study was performed an investigation in seropositive stray cats with Toxoplasma gondii and to correlate the results of pathological lesions with seropositive results of the cats. To achieve these goals, fifty blood samples and specimens from internal organs (liver, spleen, brain, kidney, intestine and lung) of stray cats were collected from different area of Baghdad Province during the period 1.10.2011-1.10.2012. Seropositive ELISA-IgG was demonstrated that 66 % of stray cats while female expressed (75 %) of seropositive ELISA-IgG were higher than male (30% ) and animals with average age 2months showed high percentage of seropositive ELISA-IgG (100%) as compared with age (adult cat) that expressed( 63.82 %) of seropositive. There was a significant difference (P≤0.01) among positive cases to anti-Toxoplasma ELISA-IgG. Severe pathological lesions were noticed in the lungs ,livers and intestines of animals that expressed high (optical density) (OD) of anti-Toxoplasma IgG ,in addition ,tachyzoits intracytoplasm of alveolar macrophages and hepatocytes as well as free zoites in alveolar space of the lung, were reported. Local necrosis with tachyzoites was seen in the brain of the cats, in addition to mineralization. On bases of the presence of pathological lesions in cats that expressed seropositive anti-Toxoplasma antibodies, it can be conclude that T.gondii is responsible for the appearance of inflammatory reaction in the internal organs of cats and there is a correlation between seropositive and pathological lesions of T.gondii infection and this parasite is highly distributed in Baghdad stray cats and it may be an important cause of abortion in the women.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Alimentary Tract Worms in Domestic Cats and Stray Cats at Campus Area of Semarang State University, Central Java

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 316
Author(s):  
Rafita Farantika ◽  
R. Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Alimentary Tract ◽  
Clonorchis Sinensis ◽  
Limited Range ◽  
State University ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Stray Cats ◽  
Dipylidium Caninum ◽  
Flotation Method

The aims of this study were to identify and measure the prevalence of alimentary tract worm in stray and domestic cats in the campus area of Semarang State University (Universitas Negeri Semarang/Unnes). As many as 30 cat feces samples: 10 stray cats samples (SC), 10 limited range domestic pet cats (LDC), and 10 indoor domestic pet cats (IDC) were used in this study. Examination of the feces samples was done by using the flotation method to identify the eggs of worms. Based on feces examination, eggs of four worms species i.e. Ancylostoma caninum, Clonorchis sinensis, Dipylidium caninum and Toxocara cati were found. Based the prevalence of worm eggs: A. caninum was found infected 4 out of 30 samples (13.3%), C. sinensis was found infected 2 out of 30 samples (6.6%), D. caninum was found infected 2 out of 30 samples (6.6%), and T. cati was found infected 10 out of 30 samples (33.3%).

scholarly journals Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in pet and stray cats in Klang Valley, Malaysia

2020 ◽  
pp. 542-550
Author(s):  
Tan L.P. ◽  
Megat Abd. Rani P.A. ◽  
Sharma R.S.K. ◽  
Syed Hussain S.S. ◽  
Watanabe M.
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Fecal Samples ◽  
Local Council ◽  
Worldwide Distribution ◽  
Stray Cats ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Klang Valley

Toxoplasma gondii, a zoonotic protozoan that has a worldwide distribution, is known to infect many warm-blooded vertebrates. The feline species including domestic cats are the definitive hosts for Toxoplama gondii and shed the infective oocyst. There is lack of information on the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in cats in Malaysia. The objective of this study was to determine both the seroprevalence of T. gondii and the prevalence of T. gondii DNA in cats’ feces in Klang Valley, Malaysia. 198 blood and 201 fecal samples were collected from pet and stray cats from the local council, Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) and University Veterinary Hospital, Universiti Putra Malaysia respectively. The overall seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in cats in the Klang Valley was found to be 5.5%. There was a high prevalence (10.5%) of T. gondii DNA detected in the cat fecal samples in both pet and stray cats suggestive of T. gondii oocyst shedding. Stray cats showed a higher seroprevalence and molecular prevalence of T. gondii than the pet cats. However, comparative analysis using Chi-square test showed no significant difference between both groups (P>0.05). Higher prevalence (10.5%) of cats shedding T. gondii DNA as compared to the seroprevalence (5.5%) was found in the cat population in the Klang Valley. The high prevalence of cats shedding T. gondii DNA is alarming as this may directly reflect the number of oocysts excreted into the environment posing a significant public health hazard.

Gastrointestinal Parasites of Local And Exotic Breeds of Turkeys [Meleagris gallopavo] In Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 247-256
Author(s):  
O. C Jegede
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Meleagris Gallopavo ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Local Breed ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Exotic Breed ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Eimeria Spp ◽  
Savannah Zone

This study was carried out to determine the gastrointestinal parasites in local and exotic breed of turkeys reared in Gwagwalada, Guinea savannah Zone of Nigeria. It was conducted between May and September, 2017. One hundred [100] faecal samples were collected from local and exotic breeds of turkeys in Gwagwalada Area Council and examined for the presence of gastrointestinal parasites eggs and oocysts using flotation and sedimentation methods. The following parasites eggs/oocysts were identified in the study; Ascaridia spp [47%], Strongyloides spp [32%], Cappilaria spp [26%], Heterakis spp [25%], Tetrameres spp [24%], Spirurid spp [15%], Raillientina spp[13%], Davainea spp [10%], Subulura spp [6%], Oxyuris spp [6%], Cyathostoma spp [5%], Syngamus spp [5%]. The Oocysts identified belonged to Eimeria spp [41%], Cryptosporidium spp [34%], Sarcocystis spp [6%], Trichomonas spp [4%]. A total of 95% of the turkeys were infected, with majority of the birds having mixed infection. Interestingly, none of the turkeys examined was infected with trematodes. There was no statistically significant difference in prevalence [p>0.05] among the Turkeys. There was difference [p<0.05] in the prevalence of infected male and female turkeys. The females had higher Infestation with the parasites than the males. There was no significant difference [p>0.05] among the age groups. The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in this study shows a higher occurrence in exotic breed of turkeys 58.9% when compared to the local breed 41.1%. The domestic turkeys raised are hosts of a great number of gastrointestinal parasites which is attributed to the production system to which they belong. Therefore, Turkeys raised in free range condition of breeding should have a boundary and food served to them to reduce their search for food which exposes them to intermediate hosts of parasites.

Toxocara catiinfections in stray cats in northern Iran

2007 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sharif ◽  
M. Nasrolahei ◽  
S. P. Ziapour ◽  
S. Gholami ◽  
H. Ziaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Host Age ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Intensity Of Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Northern Iran ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stray Cats ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Urban Sites

AbstractA cross-sectional survey was undertaken to study the prevalence and intensity of infection withToxocara catiin 100 stray cats, from April to October 2004 in urban areas of Sari, northern Iran. A total of 44 cats (44%) were found to be infected withT. cati. There was a significant difference in the prevalence of infection relative to host age and weight (P = 0.000). There was also a significant difference in the intensity of infection relative to body weight and urban sites (P < 0.05). No significant difference was found between the prevalence of infection relative to host gender, urban sites and season (P>0.05), nor in the intensity of infection between host gender, age and season (P>0.05). The intensity of infection ranged from 1 to 32 worms per cat, with a mean of 7.30 ± 6.82.

scholarly journals Gastrointestinal parasites of cats in Brazil: frequency and zoonotic risk

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 254-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Fernanda Melo Monteiro ◽  
Rafael Antonio Nascimento Ramos ◽  
Andréa Maria Campos Calado ◽  
Victor Fernando Santana Lima ◽  
Ingrid Carla do Nascimento Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminths ◽  
Zoonotic Risk ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites

Abstract Gastrointestinal helminths are considered to be the most common parasites affecting cats worldwide. Correct diagnosis of these parasites in animals living in urban areas is pivotal, especially considering the zoonotic potential of some species (e.g. Ancylostoma sp. and Toxocara sp.). In this study, a copromicroscopic survey was conducted using fecal samples (n = 173) from domestic cats living in the northeastern region of Brazil. Samples were examined through the FLOTAC technique and the overall results showed positivity of 65.31% (113/173) among the samples analyzed. Coinfections were observed in 46.01% (52/113) of the positive samples. The most common parasites detected were Ancylostoma sp., Toxocara cati, Strongyloides stercoralis, Trichuris sp., Dipylidium caninum and Cystoisospora sp. From an epidemiological point of view, these findings are important, especially considering that zoonotic parasites (e.g. Ancylostoma sp. and Toxocara sp.) were the nematodes most frequently diagnosed in this study. Therefore, the human population living in close contact with cats is at risk of infection caused by the zoonotic helminths of these animals. In addition, for the first time the FLOTAC has been used to diagnosing gastrointestinal parasites of cats in Brazil.

scholarly journals Isolation and Identification of different Intestinal Helminthes Groups from Stray Cats in Urban City of Kirkuk

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1916-1921
Author(s):  
Husain F. Hassan ◽  
Sabreen Y. Gaeib
Keyword(s):  
Infection Rate ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Urban City ◽  
Stray Cats ◽  
Dipylidium Caninum ◽  
Taenia Taeniaeformis ◽  
First Time

In this study, 25 stray cats were caught from the urban city of Kirkuk hunted using specially designed traps. Cats were dissected and examined in order to investigate its infection with intestinal parasites. Our results indicate that all stray cats were infected with at least one type of helminthes. Three types of Trematodes were identified: Echinochasmus, Heterophyes and , Prohemistomum with infection rate of 4% for each type. Such species were identified for the first time in stray cats in the Iraq. Moreover, four types of cestodes were identified: Diplopylidium, Dipylidium caninum, Joyeuxiella and Taenia taeniaeformis with infection rate of 24% 48%, 16% and 12%, respectively. Nematodes of Physaloptera preputalis, Toxocara cati and Toxoascaris leonina were also found. The infection rate was 4% ,28% and 8% for each type, respectively. Keywords: intestinal helminthes, stray cats, Trematodes.

scholarly journals Infection of gastrointestinal parasites among slaughtered cattle (Bos taurus) in Modern Abattoir, Minna, Niger State

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
S. S. Eke ◽  
◽  
I. K. Kamaldeen ◽  
I. C. J. Omalu ◽  
F. A. Nwokocha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Rate ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Bos Taurus ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Eimeria Spp ◽  
The One ◽  
Fasciola Spp

Livestock and their products are the major source of animal protein. They also play a crucial role in the economy of most nations including Nigeria. In Nigeria, animals are mostly managed by extensive system and this predisposes them to gastrointestinal parasites. This study is aimed at determining the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of cattle slaughtered in Minna Abattoir. A total of two hundred and seventeen (217) faecal samples were collected and analyzed for the presence of gastrointestinal parasites using saturated sodium chloride flotation and sedimentation techniques. An overall prevalence rate of 169 (77.88%) of gastrointestinal parasites were recorded. Among the selected cattle breeds sampled, a prevalence rate of 114 (67.45%) for white Fulani, 30 (17.75%) for Sokoto Gudali and 25 (14.79%) for red Bororo were obtained. Seven (7) gastrointestinal parasites detected were Strongyloides spp, Trichuris spp, Haemonchus spp, Eimeria spp, Taenia spp, Moniezia spp and Fasciola spp. Haemonchus spp had the highest rate of infection 69 (40.82%) followed by Strongyloides spp 22 (13.04%) while the one with the least prevalence was Eimeria spp 12 (7.10%). It was observed that female ruminants were more infected (53.84%) than their male counterpart (46.15%). The older also had higher infection rate (50.29%) than the younger ones (49.72%). There was no significant difference (p>0.05) on the infection rate in relation to gender and age. It is paramount to use appropriate management systems and rational use of drugs to solve this health problem

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