Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
External and intestinal parasites of pet dogs with reference to zoonotic toxocariasis.
- Journal:
- Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Haridy, Fouad M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Parasitology
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Examination of 3000 pet dogs over two years at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine revealed external and internal parasites. The external parasites were Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Ctenocephalus felis, Sarcoptes canis, and Sarcoptes scabiei. The internal parasites were Echinococcus granulosus, Dipylidium caninum, rare Heterophyes heterophyes, and Toxocara canis. Toxocara eggs were detected in 9.83%. The results were discussed with reference to zoonotic toxocariasis.
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