Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Trichuris worm infection rates in indoor and outdoor cats on St. Kitts
By Ketzis, Jenifer K et al.·Published in Journal of infection in developing countries·2015·Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The prevalence of Trichuris spp. infection in indoor and outdoor cats on St. Kitts.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 41 cats on St. Kitts were tested for intestinal parasites, and 22% were found to have Trichuris spp. (a type of whipworm). The study showed that indoor cats had a slightly higher rate of infection (26%) compared to outdoor cats (16.7%). Other parasites were also found, including hookworms and coccidia. Because some of these parasites can be passed to humans, it's recommended that both indoor and outdoor cats receive regular deworming treatments to keep them healthy.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The present study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of Trichuris spp. and other intestinal parasitic infections in owned cats on St. Kitts. METHODOLOGY: The feces of 41 non-feral cats (23 indoor only; 18 indoor/outdoor) were examined for the presence of Trichuris spp. eggs. RESULTS: Nine (22%) of the cats were positive for Trichuris spp. Prevalence of trichuriasis in indoor cats was 26.0% as compared to 16.7% in outdoor cats. Other parasites identified included Ancylostoma spp. (10%; 4 cats), Toxocara cati (2%; 1 cat), Platynosomum spp. (22%; 9 cats), Mammomonogamus spp. (2%; 1 cat) and coccidia (7%; 3 cats). CONCLUSION: On St. Kitts, indoor cats are as likely to have parasite infections as outdoor cats. Given the zoonotic potential of some of the identified parasites, periodical anthelmintic treatment should be provided to both indoor and outdoor cats.
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