scholarly journals Canine Fecal Contamination in a Metropolitan Area (Milan, North-Western Italy): Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Evaluation of Health Risks

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Aurelio Zanzani ◽  
Anna Rita Di Cerbo ◽  
Alessia Libera Gazzonis ◽  
Marco Genchi ◽  
Laura Rinaldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Fecal Contamination ◽  
Giardia Duodenalis ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Fecal Samples ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites ◽  
North Western

Intestinal parasites of dogs represent a serious threat to human health due to their zoonotic potential. Thus, metropolitan areas presenting high concentrations of pets and urban fecal contamination on public areas are at sanitary risk. Major aim of this survey was to determine prevalence of zoonotic parasites in dog fecal samples collected from public soil of Milan (north-western Italy). Differences in parasites prevalence distribution were explored by a geographical information system- (GIS-) based approach, and risk factors (human density, sizes of green parks, and dog areas) were considered. The metropolitan area was divided into 157 rectangular subareas and sampling was performed following a 1-kilometer straight transect. A total of 463 fecal samples were analyzed using centrifugation-flotation technique and ELISA to detectGiardiaandCryptosporidiumcoproantigens. A widespread fecal contamination of soil was highlighted, being fecal samples found in 86.8% of the subareas considered. The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites was 16.63%. Zoonotic parasites were found, such asTrichuris vulpis(3.67%),Toxocara canis(1.72%),Strongyloides stercoralis(0.86%), Ancylostomatidae (0.43%), andDipylidium caninum(0.43%).Giardia duodenaliswas the most prevalent zoonotic protozoa (11.06%), followed byCryptosporidium(1.10%). Faeces from subareas characterized by broad green areas showed to be particularly prone to infection.

scholarly journals Intestinal Parasites of Owned Dogs and Cats from Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas: Prevalence, Zoonotic Risks, and Pet Owner Awareness in Northern Italy

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Aurelio Zanzani ◽  
Alessia Libera Gazzonis ◽  
Paola Scarpa ◽  
Federica Berrilli ◽  
Maria Teresa Manfredi
Keyword(s):  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Giardia Duodenalis ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Zoonotic Potential ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites ◽  
Pet Owner

Intestinal parasites of dogs and cats are cosmopolitan pathogens with zoonotic potential for humans. Our investigation considered their diffusion in dogs and cats from northern Italy areas, specifically the metropolitan area of Milan and two micropolitan areas of neighboring provinces. It included the study of the level of awareness in pet owners of the zoonotic potential from these parasites. A total of 409 fresh fecal samples were collected from household dogs and cats for copromicroscopic analysis and detection ofGiardia duodenaliscoproantigens. The assemblages ofGiardiawere also identified. A questionnaire about intestinal parasites biology and zoonotic potential was submitted to 185 pet owners. The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites resulted higher in cats (47.37%−60.42%) and dogs (57.41%−43.02%) from micropolitan areas than that from the metropolis of Milan (dogs:P=28.16%; cats:P=32.58%). The zoonotic parasites infecting pets under investigation wereT. canisandT. cati,T. vulpis, Ancylostomatidae, andG. duodenalisassemblage A. Only 49.19% of pet owners showed to be aware of the risks for human health from canine and feline intestinal parasites. Parasitological results in pets and awareness determination in their owners clearly highlight how the role of veterinarians is important in indicating correct and widespread behaviors to reduce risks of infection for pets and humans in urban areas.

High prevalence of intestinal zoonotic parasites in dogs from Belgrade, Serbia — Short communication

2008 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 335-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Nikolić ◽  
Sanda Dimitrijević ◽  
Sofija Katić-Radivojević ◽  
Ivana Klun ◽  
Branko Bobić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Giardia Duodenalis ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Stray Dogs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Working Dogs ◽  
Baseline Knowledge ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites ◽  
Military Working Dogs

To identify areas of risk for canine-related zoonoses in Serbia, the aim of this study was to provide baseline knowledge about intestinal parasites in 151 dogs (65 household pets, 75 stray and 11 military working dogs) from Belgrade. The following parasites, with their respective prevalences, were detected: Giardia duodenalis (14.6%), Ancylostomatidae (24.5%), Toxocara canis (30.5%), Trichuris vulpis (47.0%) and Taenia -type helminths (6.6%). Of all examined dogs, 75.5% (114/151) were found to harbour at least one parasite species. Of these, mixed infections with up to four species per dog occurred in 44.7% (51/114). Infections with all detected species were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in military working (100%) and stray dogs (93.3%) versus household pets (50.8%). Among all parasites, agents with zoonotic potential including Giardia , Ancylostomatidae and Toxocara were detected in 58.3% (88/151) of all examined dogs with a significant difference (p < 0.05) among the subgroups (100%, 62.7% and 46.2% for military working dogs, stray dogs and household pets, respectively). The high prevalence of zoonotic parasites registered in the dog population from a highly urban area in south-eastern Europe indicates a potential risk to human health. Thus, veterinarians should play an important role in helping to prevent or minimise zoonotic transmission.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Endoparasites in Slovakian Household Dogs and Cats

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Júlia Šmigová ◽  
Ingrid Papajová ◽  
Jindřich Šoltys ◽  
Jana Pipiková ◽  
Ľubomír Šmiga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Fecal Samples ◽  
The Family ◽  
Capillaria Aerophila ◽  
One Year ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites ◽  
Reservoir Hosts ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

Abstract Pets play a pivotal role as definitive or reservoir hosts for many zoonotic parasites. Dogs and cats without any clinical signs may be a carrier for the infection. In a one-year-study, collected fecal samples of 257 dogs and 50 cats were examined coproscopically for the endoparasite infections. Out of 307 investigated fecal samples 107 (34.9%) were positive for the presence of the propagative stages of endoparasites. In 257 of dogs fecal samples, 12 different species of endoparasites were detected: Giardia spp., Cystoisopsora spp., Sarcocystis spp., Hammondia/Neospora-like, Angiostrongylus vasorum, Capillaria aerophila, Crenosoma vulpis, Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Trichuris vulpis, Strongyloides stercoralis and eggs from the family Ancylostomatidae. Only 4 different parasitic species were found in 50 domestic cats’ fecal samples - Giardia spp., Cystoisopsora spp., T. cati and larvae of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus. It was confirmed that a significant differences were found in relation to age for Giardia spp., T. canis, S. stercoralis and family Ancylostomatidae. Close and frequent contact between younger pets and people increases the risks for the transmission of zoonotic diseases.

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.

Zoonotic parasites in dog feces from Leon, Mexico

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Eduardo Alfonso Hernandez Muñoz ◽  
Jesús Martínez Canseco ◽  
Ariadna Beltrán-Rico ◽  
Roberto Hernández Tavera ◽  
Benjamín González Aguilera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Microscopy ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Fecal Contamination ◽  
Zoonotic Diseases ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Fecal Samples ◽  
Concentration Technique ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites ◽  
The City ◽  
Common Parasite

Dogs are associated with at least 60 zoonotic diseases. Statistically, intestinal parasites stand out. The objective of this study is to evaluate the presence of zoonotic parasitic forms in dog feces collected from public parks and median strips in the city of Leon, México. Between June and August, 2015, dog feces were collected from 60 public parks and four median strips of the city. Samples were processed by the formalin-ether concentration technique and analyzed by optical microscopy. A total of 439 fecal samples from 64 areas were analyzed; the median of collected samples was 6 (Q1 to Q3: 2 to 12) per park. Contamination was present in 46 (71.88%) areas. It was identified that five (1.14%) areas tested positive for at least one parasite and one (0.23%) turned out positive for more than one parasite. The most common parasite was Ancylostoma spp, appearing in 3/439 samples (0.68%), among others. The rate of parks with fecal contamination was 71.88%, of which 10.87% showed parasitic contamination. Ancylostoma spp was the most prevalent parasite. Sanitary measures are needed to lower fecal contamination in public parks and the number of parasitized dogs.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Native Dogs in Palestine

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rateb A. Othman ◽  
Sameh Abuseir
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Similar Rate ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Fecal Samples ◽  
Stray Dogs ◽  
Pet Dogs ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
One Year

Background: Dogs play an important role in transmission of parasites and zoonotic diseases, especially in developing countries. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of internal parasites in stray and pet dogs in Palestine. Methods: Fecal samples were collected during the period between Jan to May 2019. A total of 150 fecal samples were collected and tested for parasites using sedimentation and flotation techniques. The targeted dogs were both pet dogs and stray dogs and were grouped according to gender and age. Results: Although there was no significant difference in infestation between males and females, the prevalence rate of infestation in males was 63.1% compared to females 72.4%. Dogs of ages under one year had similar rate of infestation compared to older dogs with a rate of 67.3% and 67.4% respectively. Infestations were significantly higher (P<0.05) in stray dogs 81.4% compared to pet dogs 48.4%. The highest infestation rate was with Toxocara canis 46.0% followed by Dipylidium caninum 23.0%, Echinococcus spp. 14.0% ,Isosopora canis  9.0%, Ancylostoma caninum 8.0%, Giarda spp. 5.0%, Strongyloides spp. 4.0%, Trichuris vulpis 3.0%, and Cryptosporidium spp. 3.0%. Conclusion: Local dogs in Palestine, especially stray dogs, are infested with different types of intestinal parasites that may cause many common and non-common diseases to humans. To prevent the spread of these parasites, future public health should be proposed and applied by authorities to achieve a healthy status of the residents in the country. Health awareness spread among people about the seriousness of the diseases transmitted by dogs must also be activated.

scholarly journals Canine intestinal parasites as a potential source of soil contamination in the public areas of Kruševac, Serbia

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (01) ◽  
pp. 147-154
Author(s):  
Jelena G Raičević ◽  
Ivan N Pavlović ◽  
Tamara A Galonja-Coghill
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Contamination ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Positive Sample ◽  
Statistical Testing ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Areas ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Human Infections

Introduction: Environmental contamination by infected canine faeces presents an indirect source of contamination in people. In this research the presence of parasitic elements in canine faeces found in the public areas of Kruševac was examined. Methodology: During May and October 2018, 282 samples were collected from different public areas (ten kindergartens, six public squares and four parks). The examination of faeces was performed by means of direct smear and flotation. For statistical testing of the difference between the frequencies of attributes χ2 test was applied. Results: Out of 282 samples, 221 (78.4%) were positive, of which 17/20 (85.0%) from kindergartens, 125/160 (78.1%) from parks and 79/102 (77.5%) from public squares. The presence of Ancylostomatidae spp. was discovered in 113 (40.1%) samples, Toxocara canis in 82 (29.1%), Dipylidium caninum in 76 (27.0%), Giardia intestinalis in 45 (16.0%), Taenia spp. in 44 (15.6%), Amoeba spp. in 32 (11.3%), Trichuris vulpis in 19 (6.7%), Toxascaris leonina in 18 (6.4%), Strongyloides stercoralis in 17 (6.0%), Isospora spp. in 7 (2.5%) and Cryptosporidium spp. in 3 (1.1%). In May there were 115/141 (81.6%) positive samples, whereas in October there were 106/141 (72.5%) positive ones. No positive sample with three or four parasites was found in October. Conclusions: This study shows that canine faeces from public areas in Kruševac can be the cause of a significant environmental contamination by eggs of canine intestinal parasites as well as of human infections.

scholarly journals INTESTINAL PARASITES PRESENT IN CANINE FECAL SAMPLES COLLECTED IN RURAL AREAS OF MUNICIPALITIES IN THE MIDWEST OF SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaiane Frizzo ◽  
Ana Paula Schimidt ◽  
Glauber Wagner ◽  
Gerson Azulim Muller
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Fecal Samples ◽  
Dipylidium Caninum ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis

O estudo das parasitoses intestinais que ocorrem em cães nas áreas rurais do Brasil assume grande importância ante a escassez de trabalhos sobre este assunto. Foram coletadas amostras fecais de cães encontradas no solo de propriedades rurais de alguns municípios da região meio oeste do estado de Santa Catarina. No laboratório, as amostras foram processadas e analisadas pelo método de Hoffman e por centrífugo-flutuação em solução de sacarose. Verificou-se a presença de pelo menos um parasito em 56,0% das amostras. Os seguintes parasitos foram encontrados: Ancylostoma sp., Toxocara canis, Trichuris vulpis, Dipylidium caninum, Giardia sp., Cryptosporidium sp. and Taenia sp. / Echinococcus sp. Estes resultados indicam um nível elevado de contaminação do ambiente rural por parasitos de cães; por conseguinte, os níveis de infecção de cães na área estudada foram também elevados. O quadro sugere a necessidade da adoção de medidas eficazes de saúde pública e remete à discussão das possíveis implicações de tais resultados.

A helminthological survey of wild red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from the metropolitan area of Copenhagen

1996 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.L. Willingham ◽  
N.W. Ockens ◽  
C.M.O. Kapel ◽  
J. Monrad
Keyword(s):  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Vulpes Vulpes ◽  
Trichinella Spiralis ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Angiostrongylus Vasorum ◽  
Red Foxes ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminths ◽  
Helminth Infections ◽  
Baermann Method

AbstractSixty-eight red foxes were collected from the metropolitan area of Copenhagen and examined for helminth infections. Standard faecal flotations for intestinal parasites gave the following results: Strongyle eggs (75.0%), Capillaria eggs (36.8%), Toxocara eggs (23.5%), Taenia eggs (1.5%), and coccidia oocysts (2.9%). Gastrointestinal helminths were collected from 21 of the 68 foxes with the following specimens found: Uncinaria stenocephala (85.7%), Toxocara canis (81.0%), Taenia spp. (38.1%), Mesocestoides lineatus (23.8%) and Polymorphus spp. (9.5%). Faeces of 39 foxes were examined by the Baermann method for larvae of cardiopulmonary worms with 20 foxes (51.3%) being infected. Fourteen foxes (35.9%) were infected with Angiostrongylus vasorum, 11 (28.2%) were infected with Crenosoma vulpis, and 5 foxes (12.8%) were infected with both species. Muscle digestion of diaphragms from the 68 foxes indicated that none harboured larvae of Trichinella spiralis.

scholarly journals Surveillance of Zoonotic Parasites in Animals Involved in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 7914
Author(s):  
Giulia Simonato ◽  
Patrizia Danesi ◽  
Antonio Frangipane di Regalbono ◽  
Giorgia Dotto ◽  
Cinzia Tessarin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Giardia Duodenalis ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Risk Of Exposure ◽  
Cutaneous Mycosis ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites

Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are based on the establishment of a therapeutic relationship between animals and beneficiaries that is certain to provide positive effects, while currently, it reads as if AAIs aim at exposing stakeholders to potential risk of infection. The surveillance of zoonotic pathogens is necessary for guaranteeing common health. This study investigated the presence of potentially zoonotic parasites, including dermatophytes, in animals involved in AAIs. Between 2015 and 2017, 190 animals (equids, dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, rodents, and goats) were investigated. Anamnestic and management data were recorded. Individual faecal samples were analysed using a copromicroscopic procedure. Fur and skin were examined for ectoparasites during clinical examinations, and samples for mycological investigation were collected by brushing. Parasites were described in 60 (31.6%) investigated animals. Thirteen out of the 60 (21.7%) animals harboured potentially zoonotic parasites, mainly recovered in dogs (Ancylostomatidae, Eucoleus aerophilus, Toxocara canis, and Giardia duodenalis) and a cat (G. duodenalis). Nannizzia gypsea and Paraphyton mirabile, potential agents of cutaneous mycosis, were isolated in a dog and a horse, respectively. No ectoparasites were found. AAIs might represent a source of infections either directly or via environmental contamination. Thus, active surveillance is necessary and animal screenings should be planned and scheduled according to the risk of exposure.

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