Soil transmitted helminths in animals – how is it possible for human transmission?
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
Objective: To determine the current prevalence of soil transmitted helminths (STH) infections among cats and dogs in an animal shelter. Methods: A total of 442 animal's faecal samples were collected from the selected animal shelter located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The samples were screened by direct smear and further confirmed by formalin-ether sedimentation methods. Results: The overall prevalence of STH in animals was 48.4%. Among these, 51.5% and 45.8% were found in dogs and cats respectively. Among feline, hookworm was found to be the most predominant (41.7%), followed by Toxocara cati (4.6%). Whereas, hookworm was found to be the most predominant in canine (47%), followed by Toxocara canis (15.8%) and Trichuris vulpis (5.9%). Conclusions: A high prevalence of STH infections was found among animals living in this local shelter. Hence, appropriate preventive measures should be taken to eradicate these infections.
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