Prevalence of Helminths in Digestive Tract of Cows in Indonesia

Helminthiasis is an important problem that affects the productivity and health of cows in tropical countries. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of helminthiasis in the digestive tract and the factors that affect it. In the current study, feces samples were from 75 cows aged up to one year old. The samples were collected from areas with the majority of the population as cattle breeders. The data were analyzed descriptively and statistically. The result indicated that most of the cows have suffered from helminthiasis caused by Toxocara vitulorum and the prevalence of intestinal helminths was mostly mild. Toxocara vitulorum spp. was the most common nematode worm that infected cows. The most effective factors on prevalence of helminthiasis in cows were age and cage location.

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Impact of intestinal helminths on the risks of gastrointestinal haemorrhage and iron deficiency among haemophilia patients in northern Nigeria

The Journal of Haemophilia Practice ◽

10.17225/jhp00097 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 58-64 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Umma A. Ibrahim ◽

Sagir G. Ahmed ◽

Modu B. Kagu ◽

Usman A. Abjah

Keyword(s):

Iron Deficiency ◽

Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage ◽

Intestinal Helminth ◽

Intestinal Helminths ◽

Tropical Countries ◽

Relative Risks ◽

Helminth Infections ◽

Host Parasite Relationship ◽

Parasite Relationship ◽

Host Parasite

Abstract We predicted that haemophilia would create a prohaemorrhagic host-parasite relationship, which would make haemophiliacs very vulnerable to haemorrhagic effects of intestinal helminths in tropical countries like Nigeria. If our prediction is correct, the frequency and risks of gastrointestinal haemorrhage and iron deficiency will be higher among haemophiliacs infected by helminths in comparison with uninfected haemophiliacs. Frequency of gastrointestinal haemorrhages and iron deficiency among haemophiliacs with and without intestinal helminth infections were retrospectively obtained and analysed, and their relative risk determined by regression analysis. Haemophiliacs with intestinal helminths had significantly higher frequencies of gastrointestinal haemorrhage (73.3% vs. 18.5%, p<0.05) and iron deficiency (60% vs. 22.2%, p<0.05) in comparison with haemophiliacs without intestinal helminths. Haemophiliacs with intestinal helminths had significantly elevated relative risks (RR) of gastrointestinal haemorrhage (RR=3.4, CI95%: 2.4- 4.3, p=0.007) and iron deficiency (RR=2.5, CI95%: 1.7-3.3, p=0.009). These results showed that helminth infections were associated with increased risks of gastrointestinal haemorrhage and iron deficiency in haemophiliacs. This is thought to be due to a pro-haemorrhagic host-parasite relationship resulting from host haemostatic abnormality, coupled with the concurrent manipulation of the host haemostatic system by anticoagulants produced by some of the parasites. Haemophiliacs in tropical countries should be regularly screened and treated for intestinal helminths.

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Detection of Goat Digestive Tract Protozoa Through Feces Examination in Kwanyar Sub-District, Bangkalan District

Journal of Parasite Science ◽

10.20473/jops.v5i2.30366 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 41

Author(s):

Meyreta Doti Alcaterana ◽

Poedji Hastutiek ◽

Nunuk Dyah Retno Lastuti ◽

Endang Suprihati ◽

Agus Sunarso

Keyword(s):

Veterinary Medicine ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Digestive Tract ◽

Stool Examination ◽

Chi Square ◽

Blastocystis Sp ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

One Year ◽

June July

This study aims to determine the prevalence and species of protozoa that infect the digestive tract of goats in Kwanyar Sub-District, Bangkalan District. This study was conducted in June-July 2019 with 100 samples of stool examination in the laboratory of the Division of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Airlangga University. On examination found two types of protozoa, which were: Eimeria sp and Blastocystis sp. The results of this study showed the prevalence of 48% digestive tract protozoa. The results of statistical analysis using the Chi-Square test showed significant differences in age under one year and over one year in goats (p <0.05).

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Treatment of dermatophyte toenail onychomycosis with itraconazole

International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology ◽

10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20164754 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 70

Author(s):

Vishal P. Giri ◽

Sudhir K. Gupta ◽

Om P. Giri ◽

Kirti V.

Keyword(s):

Observational Cohort Study ◽

Published Data ◽

Tropical Countries ◽

Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

The World ◽

Fluconazole Therapy ◽

Oral Itraconazole ◽

Observational Cohort ◽

One Year ◽

Cure Rates

Background: Onychomycosis is fungal infection of nail. The prevalence of onychomycosis varies across the world. It is lower in tropical countries (3.8%) than in sub-tropical countries and countries in the temperate zone (23%). The risk of onychomycosis is higher in persons with diabetes mellitus and human immunodeficiency virus infection. Systemic antifungals are recommended for treatment. Topical antifungals are less effective. Different cure rates have been reported by different authors for terbinafine, itraconazole and fluconazole therapy. A variety of regimens (continuous or pulse) have also been suggested.Methods: Here in this study we report a prospective, observational, cohort study of pulse itraconazole therapy in toenail onychomycosis caused by dermatophytes over a period of one year in patients with SCIO scores between 6 to 9.Results: It was observed that mean age of patients was 38.96 years. 57.27 % study subjects had complete clinical improvement to oral itraconazole three pulses regimen. One pulse consisted of 200 mg twice per day given for one week, followed by a three weeks interval. Thus, this regimen was repeated thrice.Conclusions: This study shows the substantial benefit with itraconazole pulse regimen in toenail onychomycosis. The outcome this study is comparable with previously published data and may encourage the usage of itraconazole pulse regimen for the treatment of dermatophyte toenail onychomycosis in adults.

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Gastro-intestinal helminths of ducks: Some Epidemiologic and pathologic aspects

Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University ◽

10.3329/jbau.v7i1.4969 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 91-97 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

MA Yousuf ◽

PM Das ◽

M Anisuzzaman ◽

B Banowary

Keyword(s):

Winter Season ◽

Severe Case ◽

Intestinal Wall ◽

Helminth Parasites ◽

Intestinal Helminths ◽

Gastrointestinal Helminth ◽

Ulcerative Lesions ◽

One Year ◽

Amidostomum Anseris ◽

Inflammatory Changes

A total of 206 ducks were subjected to routine postmortem examinations from July 2007 to June 2008. Of the ducks examined, 167 (81.1 %) were infected by one/more species of gastro-intestinal helminths. A total of ten species of helminth parasites were recovered from gastrointestinal tract, of which four species were trematodes namely: Echinostoma revolutum, Notocotylus attenuatus, Hypoderaeum conoideum and Echinoparyphium recurvatum; two were nematodes, namely, Amidostomum anseris, Capillaria contorta; two were cestodes, viz, Hymenolepis coronula and Fimbriaria fasciolaris and two species belonged to acanthocephala such as, Arythmorhynchus anser and Filicollis anatis. Single double and mixed infections were found in 78 (46.7%), 46 (27.5%) and 43 (25.8%) ducks, respectively. Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth was significantly (P<0.05) higher in female ducks (82.7 %) than male ducks (77.6%). Ducks above six month to one year of age were more affected (53.9%) than the ducks < 6 month (15.0%) and > 1 year of age (31.1%). Helminth infection was significantly (P<0.05) lower in rainy season (64.9%) in contrast to summer (75.7 %) and winter season (91.1 %). In heavy infections of E. revolutum haemorrhagic enteritis were noticed and parasites were firmly attached with the mucosa. E. recurvatum caused thickening of the serosal surface of intestinal wall. N. attenuatus produced catarrhal tryplitis characterized by thickening of the villi and formation of oeosinophilic granulomas. Massive infections with H. coronula produced inflammatory changes in the small intestine. Grossly petechial haemorrhages to ulcerative lesions were produced by A. anseris. In proventriculus circular ulcerative and necrotic areas with degeneration of the glandular tissues were seen. A. anser was also found in between the horney and muscular layer of the gizzard where they produced pin pointed haemorrhagic lesions and in severe case parasites were embedded into the mucosal layers of gizzard. For the control of helminths infections mass deworming is necessary. Keywords: Gastro-intestinal helminths; Ducks; Epidemiology; Pathology DOI: 10.3329/jbau.v7i1.4969 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 7(1): 91-97, 2009

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Identification and Prevalence of Digestive Tract Endoparasites of Goats in Ujungpangkah, Gresik District

Journal of Parasite Science ◽

10.20473/jops.v5i2.30374 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 61

Author(s):

Muhammad Fahmi Abdillah ◽

Nunuk Dyah Retno Lastuti ◽

Suzanita Utama ◽

Endang Suprihati

Keyword(s):

Veterinary Medicine ◽

Digestive Tract ◽

Stool Sample ◽

Mixed Infection ◽

Infection Prevalence ◽

Chi Square ◽

Fecal Examination ◽

Blastocystis Sp ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

One Year

This study aims to determine the prevalence and species of endoparasite that infect the digestive tract of goats in Ujungpangkah Sub-District, Gresik District. This study was conducted in February-March 2021 with 100 samples of goat’s stool. Sample examination was conducted in the laboratory of the Division of Veterinary Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. In fecal examination found four types of endoparasites, which were: Eimeria sp. 62%, Blastocystis sp. 5%, Haemonchus sp. 4%, Strongyloides sp. 2% and mixed infection prevalence was 3%. This study showed a prevalence of 76% digestive tract endoparasite. The Chi-Square test showed significant differences (p <0.05) between groups of goats aged under one year (57%) and over one year (43%).

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LEVANTAMIENTO DE PARASITOS GASTROINTESTINALES EN OVINOS CRIADOS Y COMERCIALIZADOS EN LA MICROREGACIÓN DE CRUCERO DEL SUR, PARANÁ, BRAZIL

Neotropical Helminthology ◽

10.24039/rnh2019131619 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Vinicius Esteves Bellato ◽

Antônio Mataresio Antonucci

Keyword(s):

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Southern Region ◽

Large Capacity ◽

Sheep Breeding ◽

Toxocara Vitulorum ◽

Small Areas ◽

Veterinary Parasitology ◽

Oesophagostomum Columbianum ◽

One Year ◽

Genus Eimeria

The sheep farming mainly in the southern region of Brazil. In Paraná State the production is mainly performed in small areas with large capacity of animals, favoring the contamination of pastures and the infection of animals by gastrointestinal parasites that mostly present quickly spread. The small breeding, mostly found in this region, do not follow standards of breeding sheep, however, it was observed a higher prevalence of sheep breeding woolless, probably due to the weather favorable to the creation of these animals. In this study performed in the northwest of Paraná State, samples were randomly collected in 87 animals from five different properties. In each property was collected 30% of each category stipulated in the flock: one to three months, three to six months, six months dose, and animals over one year of age. After collecttion the feces were sent to the Laboratory of Veterinary Parasitology of UNINGA, applying method of OPG. We calculated the prevalence of identified parasites. The results demonstrated a higher prevalence (68,96%) of eggs of nematodas Strongylida type, being 60/87 parasitized animals; Strongyloides (Bavay, 1876) 25/87 samples (28,73%); Nematodiros sp. (Ransom, 1907) 6/87 (6,98%), Tricuris sp. (Ransom, 1911) 3/87 (3,44%); toxocara vitulorum (Stiles, 1905) 2/87 (2,29%); there were eggs of trematodes digenetics Dicrocolium sp. (Loos, 1907) 2/87 (2.29%), and oocysts of protozoa of the genus Eimeria sp. (Schneider, 1875) appearing on 39/87 samples (44,82%), and Cryptosporidium sp. (Tyzzer, 1907) 1/87 (1,14%). In a property was performed the autopsy of an animal, and found Oesophagostomum columbianum (Railliet & Henry, 1913), where probably the eggs Strongylidae found are due to infection by this parasite.

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Correlation of infection rate of intestinal helminths in japanese inhabiting tropical countries with degree of pollution of drinking water.

Japanese Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene ◽

10.2149/tmh1973.10.41 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 41-48

Author(s):

KOICHIRO FUJITA ◽

MASATOSHI SUGIYAMA ◽

SETSUKO TSUKIDATE ◽

YOSHIYUKI OKUWAKI ◽

TERUAKI IKEDA ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Drinking Water ◽

Infection Rate ◽

Intestinal Helminths ◽

Tropical Countries

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Pediatric aero-digestive foreign bodies in the emergency setup: an otorhinolaryngologist’s perspective

International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery ◽

10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20203565 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (9) ◽

pp. 1642

Author(s):

Abhilasha Goswami ◽

Hironya Borah

Keyword(s):

Foreign Body ◽

Public Education ◽

Digestive Tract ◽

Foreign Bodies ◽

Health Hazard ◽

Age Groups ◽

Paediatric Population ◽

Effective Management ◽

History Of ◽

One Year

Background: The objective of the study was to investigate cases of foreign bodies in the aero-digestive tract among the paediatric population.Methods: This study was carried out under the aegis of the department of otorhinolaryngology over a one-year period, from April 2019 to March 2020. A total of 82 paediatric patients presented to the emergency department with aero-digestive foreign body, where opinion of the otorhinolaryngologist was sought. All the patients were initially stabilised and assessed clinically. Detailed history was obtained, thorough clinical evaluation done and necessary investigations including radiological tests were performed. After ascertaining the nature and location of the foreign body, prompt removal of the same was done in all the patients under general anaesthesia.Results: A total of 82 children presented to the emergency with history of inhalation/ingestion of foreign body or suspicion of such, and requiring otorhinolaryngological intervention. There were 55 boys and 27 girls, with 74 cases of ingestion and 8 cases of aspiration of foreign body. The most common foreign body ingested was coin and the most common foreign body aspirated was small button battery.Conclusions: Foreign bodies in the aero-digestive tract are a common problem encountered by the otorhinolaryngologist in the emergency setup. It constitutes a health hazard in all age groups, but more so among the paediatric population, requiring effective management and immediate intervention. Careful clinical and radiological evaluation followed by prompt removal of the aero-digestive foreign body is essential to reduce the morbidity and mortality. Prevention and public education are the most vital and ideal management for this serious problem.

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Impact of praziquantel baiting on intestinal helminths of foxes in southwestern Germany

Helminthologia ◽

10.2478/s11687-007-0021-9 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 44 (3) ◽

pp. 137-144 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

T. Romig ◽

B. Bilger ◽

A. Dinkel ◽

M. Merli ◽

D. Thoma ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Control Area ◽

External Control ◽

Intestinal Helminths ◽

Cestode Species ◽

Large Area ◽

Praziquantel Treatment ◽

One Year ◽

Free Ranging

AbstractFox baits containing 50 mg praziquantel were distributed by aircraft in a 3000 km2 area of southwestern Germany from 1995 to 1999. 20 baits / km2 were initially distributed at intervals of six to twelve weeks. Starting from a prebaiting prevalence of 64 % (95 % C.I. 59–69), a level of 15 % (C.I. 10–21) was reached after 18 months. Further decreasing the frequency and discontinuing the bait distribution caused a surge to 55 % (C.I. 49–61) within 36 months. Other cestode species (Taenia spp., Mesocestoides spp.) showed similar responses, while the prevalence of ascarid nematodes did not decline during baiting. New infections of fox cubs with E. multilocularis, but not with other cestodes, drastically decreased after one year. Prevalences of fox helminths in an external control area remained stable. Our data suggest that repeated praziquantel treatment of free ranging foxes is suitable to reduce the prevalence of E. multilocularis in a large area.

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Protozoa and digestive tract parameters of the impala

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research ◽

10.4102/ojvr.v78i1.327 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 78 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dirk Booyse ◽

Burk A. Dehority

Keyword(s):

Digestive Tract ◽

Gas Production ◽

Physiological Parameters ◽

Sample Collection ◽

Hunting Season ◽

Intestinal Contents ◽

Highly Correlated ◽

One Year

Intestinal contents were collected from eight impala at three different localities during the winter hunting season (2005–2009), as well as from another 24 animals from a one-year trial at a game farm called Ditholo (2003–2004). Gas production, protozoa counts and several other physiological parameters were measured from both rumen and caecum or colon contents. Only higher ophryoscolecid and Isotrichidae species of protozoa were counted and identified. Ostracodinium gracile was present in all 32 impala. Eudiplodinium maggii was present in 31 animals and Eudiplodinium impalae and Epidinium (either ecaudatum or caudatum) in 30 animals. Dasytricha ruminantium was present in only 11 of the impala. Concentrations of protozoa were correlated with the season of sample collection and highly correlated with the animals living on the game farm. Gas production (mL/g of wet rumen ingesta) was weakly correlated with protozoa concentration but not with the season of collection.

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