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 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 Coinfection by Toxoplasma gondii and Leishmania spp. in domestic cats (Felis catus) in State of Mato Grosso do Sul

2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 796-797 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audrey Rennó Campos Braga ◽  
Ana Paula Ferreira Lopes Corrêa ◽  
Lucilene Granuzzio Camossi ◽  
Rodrigo Costa da Silva ◽  
Helio Langoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Felis Catus ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Leishmania Spp ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul

scholarly journals Різноманіття паразитів м’ясоїдних тварин на території м. Дніпропетровськ

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
О. О. Boyko ◽  
L. I. Faly ◽  
V. V. Brygadyrenko
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Spirocerca Lupi ◽  
Dipylidium Caninum ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis

In Dnipropetrovsk sity (Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk region) in carnivorous animals 10 species of parasites (helminths and coccidia) were found: Uncinaria sp., Ancylostoma sp., Dictyocaulus immitis (Nematoda, Strongylata), Strongyloides stercoralis (Nematoda, Rhabditata), Spirocerca lupi (Nematoda, Spirurata), Toxocara canis (Nematoda, Ascaridata), Trichuris vulpis (Nematoda, Trichurata), Dipylidium caninum (Cestoda, Hymenolepidata), Cystoisospora sp. and Toxoplasma gondii (Sporozoa, Coccidia). In soil S. stercoralisand Uncinaria sp. weredominanted. In most carnivorous animals registered in L. Globa park and T. Shevchenko park the S. stercoralisand Uncinaria sp., Cystoisosporasp. and T. gondii were found.

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%).

Exposure to Toxoplasma gondii in Marine Otters (Lontra felina) and Domestic Cats (Felis catus) in an Arid Environment in Chile

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Calvo-Mac ◽  
Arno C. Gutleb ◽  
Servane Contal ◽  
Vannessa Ilukewitsch ◽  
Claudia Muñoz-Zanzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Arid Environment ◽  
Felis Catus ◽  
Domestic Cats

Transmission of Toxoplasma gondii in an urban population of domestic cats (Felis catus)

2006 ◽  
Vol 36 (13) ◽  
pp. 1373-1382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eve Afonso ◽  
Philippe Thulliez ◽  
Emmanuelle Gilot-Fromont
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Felis Catus ◽  
Domestic Cats

scholarly journals Analysis of the accuracy of different laboratory methods for the diagnosis of intestinal parasites from stray and domiciled cats (Felis catus domesticus) in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-97
Author(s):  
Jaqueline Ataíde Silva Lima ◽  
Hanstter Hallison Alves Rezende ◽  
Tamires Mariana Dias Damas Rocha ◽  
Ana Maria de Castro
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Negative Predictive Value ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Felis Catus ◽  
Accuracy Analysis ◽  
Laboratory Methods ◽  
Fecal Samples ◽  
Stray Cats ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity

Abstract Cats are carriers of zoonotic agents to humans, including intestinal parasites. The purpose of this study was to analyze the accuracy of different laboratory methods for the diagnosis of intestinal parasites. Fecal samples were processed by the Willis, Sheather, Faust and Hoffman-Janer-Pons-Lutz (HJPL) methods. Accuracy analysis was performed determining the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value and Kappa. A total of 149 fecal samples were collected, 65 from stray cats and 84 from domiciled cats. The prevalence of intestinal parasites in stray cats was 60% while in domiciled cats it was 17%. In the analysis of accuracy, the techniques that showed the greatest accuracy for Ancylostomids were Willis and Faust, for Cystoisospora spp. Sheather with Faust or HPJL, and Toxoplasma gondii/Hammondia hammondi the association between Willis and Faust. Therefore, for a reliable evaluation of the prevalence of intestinal parasites, at least two different techniques should be used in parasitological exams of feces.

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 Risk factors associated with cat parasites in a feline medical center

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 205511692110331
Author(s):  
Tamara Libertad Iturbe Cossío ◽  
Azucena Danae Montes Luna ◽  
Magdalena Ruiz Mejia ◽  
Ariadna Flores Ortega ◽  
Rafel Heredia Cárdenas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cryptosporidium Species ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Toxocara Cati ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Dipylidium Caninum ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Objectives The present study was carried out to evaluate the risk factors for and presence of intestinal parasites in cats at the feline hospital ‘CEME Gatos’, Mexico City. Methods In total, 528 fecal samples from domestic cats were collected and analyzed in order to diagnose enteroparasites. Results The parasite with the highest prevalence was Giardia species (21.97%), followed by Cryptosporidium species (7%), Toxocara cati (6.45%), Cystoisospora species (5.11%) and Dipylidium caninum (0.76%). One hundred and twenty-one cats (55.50%) were infected with a single parasite, 80 (36.69%) were infected with two and 17 (14.04%) were infected with three parasites. The results of the prevalence study showed that a liquid consistency of feces was associated with the presence of Giardia species, whereas age <7 months and mucus in the stool were factors associated with the prevalence of Cystoisospora species. Regarding T cati, the associated risk factors were age <7 months, being male, contact with other animal species and access to the outdoors. The last factor was strongly associated with the presence of T cati (eight times more likely) in outdoor cats’ feces. Brushing frequency was also an associated factor: T cati was present in cats that were never brushed. The results of the analysis of cats infected with D caninum showed that interaction with other species was a risk factor for infection. Conclusions and relevance Age <7 months, mucus in feces, living with other animal species, outdoor access and frequency of brushing are risk factors for the presence of parasites.

Toxoplasma gondiiDetection in Fecal Samples from Domestic Cats (Felis catus) in Hawai‘i

2018 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 501-511 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alisa A. Davis ◽  
Christopher A. Lepczyk ◽  
Katherine H. Haman ◽  
Clifford W. Morden ◽  
Susan E. Crow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Felis Catus ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Fecal Samples
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