scholarly journals INTESTINAL NEMATODES IN DOGS AND CATS IN BANJA LUKA, REPUBLIKA SRPSKA

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver STEVANOVIĆ ◽  
Marinko TODOROVIĆ ◽  
Obren TOMIĆ ◽  
Kristina RENDIĆ ◽  
Ljiljana BOŽIĆ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Public Health Significance ◽  
Health Significance ◽  
Banja Luka ◽  
Republika Srpska ◽  
The City ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

Some intestinal nematodes of dogs and cats show zoonotic potential, and therefore theyare of public-health significance. In the territory of the city of Banja Luka, 149 samples wereexamined (131 of dogs and 18 cats), with 40 samples of dog feces collected from two public areasin the city. Parasitological examination (saturated zinc sulfate floatation and determination of larvaeand adult parasites in feces) resulted in the following data: Toxocara canis (9.16%),Ancylostomatidae (5.34%), Trichuris vulpis (7.63%), Toxascaris leonina (1.52%), Toxocara cati(33.3%), Trichuris spp. (5.5%) and Hydatigera taeniaeformis (5.5%). On the basis of the obtainedresults we can conclude that the intestinal nematodes are more widespread than is generallyassumed and therefore represent a health problem for dogs and cats in the territory of Banja Luka.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DRUG "HELMINTHAL MINI SYRUP" IN COCCIDIOSES AND NEMATODOSES OF CARNIVORES

2020 ◽  
pp. 403-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stepanova ◽  
Arisov
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Efficacy ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Eimeria Spp ◽  
The City ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

This article describes the results of studies of the therapeutic efficacy of the drug "Helminthal Mini Syrup" in the treatment of coccidioses and nematodoses of dogs and cats. The drug contains a new combination of active ingredients, toltrazuril and moxidectin, providing a wide range of antiparasitic action against pathogens of coccidioses and intestinal nematodoses. The studies were conducted from February to August 2019 in veterinary clinics of the city of Moscow and the Moscow Region on dogs and cats naturally infested with coccidia (Eimeria spp., Isospora spp., Cystoisospora spp.), intestinal nematodes (Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati (mystax), Toxascaris leonina, Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Trichuris vulpis), and in mixed invasions. The drug was used individually orally as a single dose of 0.5 ml per 1 kg of animal weight, which corresponds to 9 mg of toltrazuril and 0.3 mg of moxidectin. 10–14 days after the use of the drug, satisfactory general condition, absence of clinical manifestations of invasions were noted, in a laboratory test of feces – helminth eggs and protozoan oocysts were absent, which confirms the high therapeutic efficacy in coccidioses, intestinal nematodoses and mixed intestinal parasitoses of dogs and cats.

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

2009 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercedes Gracenea ◽  
Maria Gómez ◽  
Jordi Torres
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Giardia Duodenalis ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Shelter Dogs ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Surrounding Areas ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

AbstractPrevalence of intestinal parasites in dogs and cats in Barcelona and surrounding areas was studied by analyzing 505 faecal samples of dogs and 50 of cats using a formol-ether diphasic method for helminths, a modified acid-fast technique for Cryptosporidium and other coccidian oocysts, and the Heindenhein technique for Giardia and Entamoeba trophozoites and cysts. Parasites were found in 26.9% of dogs and 34.0% of cats. Giardia duodenalis, Cryptosporidium sp., coccidian oocysts and Entamoeba sp. were detected in both dogs and cats. Taenia sp., Dipylidium caninum, Ancylostoma caninum, Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Trichuris vulpis and Uncinaria sp. were also found in dogs but only Ancylostoma tubaeforme and Toxocara cati in cats. There was a significant relationship for G. duodenalis and Cryptosporidium sp. with seasonality and for G. duodenalis with geographical origin in dogs. Significant differences were also found for T. canis between stray and domestic dogs and for T. vulpis between males and females.

scholarly journals Cardiorespiratory and gastrointestinal parasites of dogs in north-west Italy

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 318-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Guardone ◽  
M. Magi ◽  
M. C. Prati ◽  
F. Macchioni
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Single Species ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Multiple Infections ◽  
North West ◽  
Sampling Programme ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina ◽  
Eucoleus Boehmi

SummaryThe present study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of gastrointestinal and cardio-respiratory parasites in dogs in Liguria (northwest Italy) which is a region that has scarcely been studied. A total of 450 dogs (260 males and 190 females) were enrolled in the study from 2009 and 2013. All dogs lived in a rural or semi-rural environment in the provinces of Imperia (n = 352) or Savona (n = 98), Liguria. Coprological examinations showed that 197 dogs (43.8 %, CI 38.7-48.9 %) were infected by parasites. Specifically, 3.3 % of the dogs presented only cardio-respiratory species, 32.4 % only intestinal species, and 8.0 % presented a mixed infection.The most frequent intestinal parasites wereToxocara canis(20 %),Trichuris vulpis(17.8 %), Ancylostomatidae (12 %), Coccidia (2.7 %),Aonchotheca putorii(1.8 %) andToxascaris leonina(1.8 %). The cardio-respiratory species found wereEucoleus aerophilus(9.6 %),Eucoleus boehmi(1.6 %),Angiostrongylus vasorum(0.7 %), andCrenosoma vulpis(0.2 %). A total of 116 dogs (25.8 %) were parasitized by a single species, multiple infections were observed in 81 dogs (18.0 %) up to a six-order infection.This preliminary study highlighted that the prevalence of intestinal parasites in investigated area is high. Cardio respiratory parasites were detected in an area that has not been investigated before. The creation of a more extensive sampling programme of the area, on a provincial basis in order to build a more detailed map of prevalences for different species of dog parasites throughout Liguria, a more extensive sampling programme of the area needs to be created - ideally for each province.

scholarly journals Parasitic contamination of urban and rural environments in the Slovak Republic: dog’s excrements as a source

2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 273-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Papajová ◽  
J. Pipiková ◽  
J. Papaj ◽  
A. Čižmár
Keyword(s):  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Rural Environments ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
One Year ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

AbstractThe objective of this study was to determine the possibility of soil contamination with propagative stages of intestinal endoparasites at different public places (public parks, playgrounds, sandpits, sidewalks, road sides). In a one-year-study, totally 578 dog’s faecal samples from 8 towns (Košice, Trebišov, Veľké Kapušany, Prešov, Snina, Levoča, Zvolen and Trenčín) and 3 villages (Dlhé Stráže, Dravce, Valaliky) were examined for the presence of parasitic germs. 29.9 % of faecal samples were positive. Eight different species of intestinal parasites with following incidence were detected: Toxocara canis (11.9 %), Trichuris vulpis (8.5 %), Ancylostomatidae (8.1 %), Taenia spp. (4.0 %), Toxascaris leonina (3.1 %), Capillaria spp. (1.0 %), Dipylidium caninum (0.2 %) and Coccidia oocysts (0.2 %). Additionally 285 sandpits were examined. Sand samples were collected from Košice (136), Zvolen (38), Trenčín (36), Prešov (30), Veľké Kapušany (24), Snina (15), and village Valaliky (6). The parasitic eggs occurence in the sandpits was as follows: Toxocara spp. (11.8 %), Ancylostomatidae (1.1 %), Taenia type (0.7 %) and Trichuris spp. (0.4 %). The occurrence of Toxocara spp. varied between the urban and rural environments. The highest number of Toxocara spp. was found in village Valaliky (33.3 %) whereas cities showed lesser prevalence (Prešov — 10 %, Košice — 7.4 %, Trenčín — 5.6 %, Zvolen — 5.3 %, Veľké Kapušany — 4.2 %). The epidemiological aspects and health risk factors are also discussed.

Bacteriological Evaluation of Some Luncheon Meats in the Canadian Retail Market

1977 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 382-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. L. DUITSCHAEVER
Keyword(s):  
Plate Count ◽  
Public Health Significance ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Retail Outlets ◽  
Plate Counts ◽  
Health Significance ◽  
Aerobic Plate Count ◽  
Bacteriological Evaluation

Four types of luncheon meats, bologna, chicken loaf, ham, and macaroni cheese, each manufactured by four different companies, were purchased from four major retail outlets in Ontario over a period of 16 weeks during the summer of 1975. Bacterial evaluation included determination of total aerobic plate count, coliforms, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens, salmonellae, and enterococci. Bacteria of public health significance were not a problem except for a high incidence of enterococci in all samples. S. aureus counts exceeded 1000/g in 20% of 30 positive samples out of a total of 159 samples. Total aerobic plate counts exceeded 5,000,000/g in 46.5% of the samples. Wide variation in bacteriological quality of the products between manufacturers was found.

Observations on the Incidence ofToxocaraandToxascarisin Dogs and Cats from the London Area

1965 ◽  
Vol 39 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 251-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. N. Oldham
Keyword(s):  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

Using an autopsy method of examination, an incidence of infection withToxocara canisin 250 dogs was 6·4% and withToxascaris leoninait was 2%. Of 100 cats examined, 8% harbouredToxocara catiand 3%Toxascaris leonina. Other British records concerning the incidence of the dog parasites are discussed and attention is drawn to certain reservations that must be placed on their acceptance.

Intraspecific variation between the ITS sequences of Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati and Toxascaris leonina from different host species in south-western Poland

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (4) ◽  
pp. 432-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Fogt-Wyrwas ◽  
H. Mizgajska-Wiktor ◽  
J. Pacoń ◽  
W. Jarosz
Keyword(s):  
Intraspecific Variation ◽  
Intraspecific Variability ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Its Sequences ◽  
Parasitic Nematodes ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Evolutionary Point ◽  
Geographical Locations ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

AbstractSome parasitic nematodes can inhabit different definitive hosts, which raises the question of the intraspecific variability of the nematode genotype affecting their preferences to choose particular species as hosts. Additionally, the issue of a possible intraspecific DNA microheterogeneity in specimens from different parts of the world seems to be interesting, especially from the evolutionary point of view. The problem was analysed in three related species – Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati and Toxascaris leonina – specimens originating from Central Europe (Poland). Using specific primers for species identification, internal transcribed spacer (ITS)-1 and ITS-2 regions were amplified and then sequenced. The sequences obtained were compared with sequences previously described for specimens originating from other geographical locations. No differences in nucleotide sequences were established in T. canis isolated from two different hosts (dogs and foxes). A comparison of ITS sequences of T. canis from Poland with sequences deposited in GenBank showed that the scope of intraspecific variability of the species did not exceed 0.4%, while in T. cati the differences did not exceed 2%. Significant differences were found in T. leonina, where ITS-1 differed by 3% and ITS-2 by as much as 7.4% in specimens collected from foxes in Poland and dogs in Australia. Such scope of differences in the nucleotide sequence seems to exceed the intraspecific variation of the species.

scholarly journals Preliminary study on the prevalence of endoparasite infections and vector-borne diseases in outdoor dogs in Bulgaria

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. T. Iliev ◽  
Z. T. Kirkova ◽  
A. S. Tonev
Keyword(s):  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Single Infection ◽  
Linguatula Serrata ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

SummaryThe present work was designed to evaluate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites and some vector-borne pathogens in dogs in Bulgaria. A total of 172 owned dogs, keeping outside, were included in the study. Fecal samples were examined using standard flotation and sedimentation methods. Blood samples were processed by Knott’s technique, SNAP™ 4Dx Plus Test (IDEXX) and Angio Detect™ Test (IDEXX). The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was 64.5%. Eggs of hookworms (Ancylostoma sp. and Uncinaria sp.) were the most frequently detected (54.1%), followed by Trichuris vulpis (15.1%), Capillaria sp. (11.0%), Toxocara canis (6.4%), Cystoisospora sp. (4.1%), Sarcocystis sp. (2.3%), Toxascaris leonina (1.7%), Taenia sp. (1.2%) and Linguatula serrata (0.6%). In addition, hookworms were the most commonly involved in the cases of single infection (20.3%). Combinations between Capillaria sp./hookworms and T. vulpis/hookworms were the most common co-infections (4.1% and 2.9%, respectively). Blood samples revealed the presence of antibodies against Ehrlichia sp. (13.4%), Anaplasma sp. (13.4%) and Borrelia burgdorferi (1.7%). Antigens of Dirofilaria immitis and Angiostrongylus vasorum were detected in 10.5% and 0.6% of the samples tested, respectively. Microfilariae of Dirofilaria repens were found in 5.8% of the blood samples. Additionally, the prevalence of D. immitis and Ehrlichia sp. was significantly higher in adult than in young dogs (p<0.05). In contrast, the gender was not considered as a risk factor contributing to the occurrence of infections.

scholarly journals Intestinal helminths in Iberian wolves (Canis lupus signatus) from Northwest Spain

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Muñoz ◽  
Pedro Luis Ramos ◽  
Elena Carretón ◽  
Alicia Diosdado ◽  
Javier González-Miguel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Canis Lupus ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Color Structure ◽  
Flotation Technique ◽  
Feeding And Social Behavior ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Canis Lupus Signatus ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

Background: We present a study about helminth parasites in wolf (Canis lupus signatus) from Sierra de la Culebra, a protected area in the Northwest of Spain, where is the largest population of wolves of the Spanish territory and one of the largest in Western Europe. Materials and Methods: To this aim, 93 fecal samples were collected during May and June of 2013 using 33% zinc sulphate flotation technique and classified based on their morphology, color, structure and size. Results: Parasites were present in 66.67% of the samples and classified as Eucoleus aerophilus (50.54%), Strongyloides sp. (27%), Ancylostomidae gen. sp. (19.35%), Toxocara Canis (10.75%), Taeniidae gen. sp. (9.68%), Trichuris vulpis (9.68%) and Toxascaris leonina (2.15%). Their distributions were very heterogeneous with the highest prevalence being in Northwest Spain. These differences found can be attributed to local environmental factors (ambient temperature, humidity) as well as animal feeding and social behavior. Conclusion: A wide helminthofauna is observed in the studied wolves, similar to other studies carried out in Europe (Estonia, Finland, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden). In addition, this study constitutes the first description of the presence of Strongyloides sp. in Iberian wolf in Spain.

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