scholarly journals Commonly Found Zoonotic Parasite Species in Dogs and Cats from a Prominent Pet Market of Dhaka, Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
Priyanka Barua ◽  
Sharmin Musa ◽  
Rezwana Ahmed ◽  
Hamida Khanum
Keyword(s):  
Parasite Species ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Hymenolepis Diminuta ◽  
Animal Origin ◽  
Canis Lupus Familiaris ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Zoonotic Parasite ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis

Background: Zoonotic parasite species are those parasites of animal origin that can be transferred to human. They possess the threat of high infection rate among both animals and human and should be monitored carefully. Aims: The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of zoonotic parasite species in cats and dogs from a prominent pet market of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Methodology: A total of 60 animals (30 dogs and 30 cats) were selected from different pet shops in Katabon pet market, Nilkhet, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The hosts were dogs of foreign breed; German Spitz, German Shephed (Canis lupus familiaris) and cats of local breed (Felis catus). They were age matched: Puppies/Kittens (≥6 months - 1 year), young (>1- 2 years) and adults (>2 - 3 years) for both dogs and cats. Feces were collected and Formol Ether concentration technique was done prior to identify parasite’s egg, ova and larvae by microscopy. Results: We were able to identify 17 different parasite species of zoonotic importance in total 60 animals. 8 species were common in both animals (Taenia spp., Hymenolepis diminuta, H. nana, Ancylostoma spp., Ascaris lumbricoides, Capillaria spp., Toxascaris leonina and Trichuris vulpis). Apart from 8 common species, 2 more species were exclusively identified in dogs and 7 species in cats. Capillaria spp. had the highest prevalence in both dogs (86.67%) and cats (90%) followed by Trichuris vulpis (83.33% in dogs, 90% in cats). Other highly prevalent parasites in dogs were A. lumbricoides and Toxocara canis (prevalence 76.67% for both); in cats were - T. leonina, Toxocara cati, Sarcocystis spp. and Toxoplasma spp. (prevalence 76.67%, 73.33%, 60% and 60%, respectively). According to the age group of hosts, in both dogs and cats, puppies or kittens and young hosts had higher prevalence of parasites compared to adults. Conclusion: Proper training should be given to pet handlers when handling the food/feces of pets to reduce the risk of zoonotic infection and mass people should be aware about the risk of zoonotic parasite species to avoid potential health hazards.

scholarly journals Genetic analysis of Toxocara spp. in stray cats and dogs in Van province, Eastern Turkey

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bekir Oguz ◽  
Nalan Ozdal ◽  
M. Serdar Deger
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Structure ◽  
Genetic Analysis ◽  
Molecular Analysis ◽  
Parasite Species ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Molecular Approaches ◽  
Stray Cats ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

AbstractIntroductionToxocara canis and Toxocara cati are roundworms of dogs and cats. The purpose of this study was to investigate the infection caused by these ascarids in cats and dogs, using microscopic and molecular analysis methods.Material and MethodsAdult ascarids were gathered from the faeces of dogs and cats in Van province, in 2015–2016. Existing keys and PCR sequencing of the ITS-2 fragment were used to identify the morphological features of the parasite species.ResultsIt was observed that out of 20 adult ascarids, 17 and 3 were found to be Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati, respectively. The ITS-2 gene region was amplified by PCR to perform molecular analysis. Genotyping indicated that the dogs and cats were infected with T. canis and T. cati, respectively, and none had Toxascaris leonina.ConclusionTo the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the molecular characteristics of adult ascaridoid nematodes from cats and dogs in Turkey. The molecular approaches established in this study enable molecular identification and genetic structure studies of the ascaridoids.

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 Zoonotic Endoparasites in Dogs from the Bosnian-Podrinje Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-70
Author(s):  
Jasmin Omeragić ◽  
Davor Alagić ◽  
Sabina Šerić-Haračić ◽  
Naida Kapo ◽  
Darinka Klarić Soldo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Parasite Species ◽  
Giardia Duodenalis ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
The Family ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites ◽  
High Level ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis

Abstract More than 30 dog parasite species have been identified in Bosnia and Herzegovina so far, and half of these are zoonotic. The aim of the study was to investigate the occurrence of parasitic infections in dogs from Bosnian-podrinje canton with a focus on zoonotic parasites. The study included 212 dogs (107 owned and 105 stray). One or more of the twenty parasite species were found in 82.55% of tested samples. Dicrocoelium dendriticum (Class Trematoda) was found in 0.94% of dogs. Dipylidium caninum and Mesocestoides lineatus (Class Cestoda) were found in 7.55% and 0.94% of dogs, respectively. Taenia spp. and Echinococcus spp. (Family Taeniidae) were found in 0.47% and 0.94% of samples, respectively. In the family of Nematoda, the following parasite species were identified with corresponding percent among tested dogs: Toxocara canis (25.94%), Toxascaris leonine (8.96%), Strongyloides stercoralis (0.47%), Ancylostoma caninum (3.77%), Uncinaria stenocephala (52.36%), Trichuris vulpis (22.17%), Eucoleus aerophilus (1.42%), Dirofilaria immitis (1.89%) and Dirofilaria repens (1.42%). In the kingdom of Protozoa, the following parasite species were identified with corresponding percent among tested dogs: Cystoisospora canis (8.49%), C. ohioensis (2.36%), Cryptosporidium spp. (4.72%), Sarcocystis spp. (0.47%), Babesia spp. (5.19%), and Giardia duodenalis (15.57%). Leishmania infantum was not identified in tested samples. The results showed a high level of parasitic infestation in the dog population in the Bosnian-Podrinje canton, with a high occurrence of zoonotic parasites. Significant differences were found between owned and stray dogs for all classes of detected parasites with exception of the class Trematoda, disregarding specific parasite species.

The effect of endoparasitism on the immune response to antirabies vaccination in puppies

2007 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Mojžišová ◽  
Judit Süli ◽  
Mária Goldová ◽  
Viera Bajová ◽  
Štefan Švrček
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Immune Responses ◽  
Parasite Species ◽  
Preventive Treatment ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Immune Functions ◽  
Proliferation Activity ◽  
Healthy Dogs ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

AbstractThe specific and non-specific immune response after antirabies vaccination was studied in young dogs with altered immune functions suffering from endoparasitoses and compared with those in healthy dogs. The degree of the immunosuppression was confirmed by functional test of phagocytes and proliferation activity test of lymphocytes. The study indicates an association between parasitized animals, and a depression in the immune responses. Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina and Trichuris vulpis were the most prevalent parasite species. During the experiment no anthelmintic treatment was applied. In puppies suffering from immunosuppression significantly lower specific antibody level after antirabies vaccination was demonstrated on day 28. In such case of known immunosuppression it is recommended to repeat antirabies vaccination; primovaccination does not provide satisfactory protection. Anthelmintic preventive treatment may be necessary to improve the immune responses to antirabies vaccination and provide effective protection.

scholarly journals ENTEROPARÁSITOS EN PERROS (Canis familiaris) Y GATOS (Felis catus) DE LA PROVINCIA DE PUNO

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
FELICIANA VILCA DE DIAZ ◽  
MAXIMO MELO ANCCASI
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Canis Familiaris ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Felis Catus ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Sarcocystis Spp ◽  
Para Determinar ◽  
De Medicina ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis

<h4 class="text-primary">Resumen</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Las mascotas que conviven con el hombre, el  perro y el gato ocupan un lugar muy especial, como amigos fieles, especialmente de los niños; sin embargo esta relación se interrumpe por la presencia de parásitos ciclozoonóticos, ocasionando múltiples enfermedades, incluso en algunos casos podrían ocasionar  la muerte, con repercusiones socioeconómicas de impacto. Por ello la necesidad de realizar esta investigación para determinar la prevalencia de entero parásitos  en estas especies, evaluándose 150 muestras fecales de perros de los distritos de Puno y Tiquillaca  y 96 de gatos del distrito de Puno, en el Laboratorio de Parasitología de la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia de la Universidad Nacional Del Altiplano Puno, considerando la variable edad, mediante los métodos: directo simple y concentración por flotación en solución de sulfato de zinc al 33.3 %, para identificar la presencia de protozoarios y helmintos entéricos. Obteniéndose los siguientes resultados: la prevalencia de entero parásitos en perros  fue de  78.6%, reportándose  protozoos como: <em>Isospora spp </em>14%, <em>Giardia canis</em> 3.3% y <em>Sarcocystis spp</em>  8.6%; según la edad 29.3 % en cachorros y 20 % en adultos. Las prevalencias para helmintos:  <em>Toxocara canis</em> 49.3%, <em>Toxascaris leonin</em>a 12%, <em>Taenia s</em>pp 15.3% y <em>Trichuris vulpis</em> 7.3%, por edad  74.6% en  jóvenes y 32% en adultos. La prevalencia en gatos fue de 61.46 % reportándose protozoarios como  <em>Isospora felis</em> 19.79%, <em>Isospora rivolta</em> 6.25% y <em>Toxoplasma gondii</em> 2.08%; con 29.17% y 18.75% para animales jóvenes y adultos; en relación a helmintos: <em>Toxocara cati</em> 53.13%, <em>Ancylostoma tubaeforme</em> 3.13% y <em>Uncinaria spp</em> 1.04%, con 64.58% y 43.75% en animales jóvenes y adultos respectivamente.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Palabra clave:</strong> enteros parásitos, prevalencia, protozoos, helmintos, jóvenes, adultos.</p>

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 Fauna parasitaria en caninos (Canis lupus familiaris) de un sector rural de la región central de Chile

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 330-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvaro Opazo ◽  
Carlos Barrientos ◽  
Ana María Sanhueza ◽  
Nicole Urrutia ◽  
Italo Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Rhipicephalus Sanguineus ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Canis Lupus Familiaris ◽  
Pulex Irritans ◽  
Dipylidium Caninum ◽  
Ctenocephalides Canis ◽  
Blastocystis Sp ◽  
Amblyomma Tigrinum ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis

El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar la presencia de ecto y endoparásitos en una población canina ubicada en un sector rural montañoso de la región de Valparaíso, Chile. Treinta caninos fueron sometidos a inspección clínica para recolectar ectoparásitos y heces del recto. Las muestras de heces fueron analizadas mediante la técnica coproparasitaria de Burrows y el Test SNAP® Giardia (IDEXX). El 73% de los caninos presentaron endoparasitismo a la técnica coproparasitaria. Se identificaron los helmintos Toxocara canis (40%), Strongyloides stercoralis (17%), Dipylidium caninum (17%), Uncinaria stenocephala (13%), Ancylostoma caninum (7%) Trichuris vulpis (3%), y los protozoos Isospora sp (13%), Sarcocystis sp (3%), Entamoeba coli (3%) y Blastocystis sp (3%). La prevalencia de Giardia sp fue de 17%, pero mediante el SNAP® Giardia fue de 27% (p=0.0004). Se encontraron garrapatas en 25 caninos (83%), identificándose las especies Rhipicephalus sanguineus y Amblyomma tigrinum. Así mismo, 10 caninos (33%) presentaron pulgas, identificándose las especies Ctenocephalides felis felis, Ctenocephalides canis y Pulex irritans.

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.

Development of a low-cost copro-LAMP assay for simultaneous copro-detection of Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati

Parasitology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Héctor Gabriel Avila ◽  
Marikena Guadalupe Risso ◽  
Paula Ruybal ◽  
Silvia Analía Repetto ◽  
Marcos Javier Butti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Lamp Assay ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Toxocara Cati

Abstract

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.

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