High prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in dogs from Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, including the zoonotic Ancylostoma ceylanicum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gastrointestinal (GI) parasites of dogs, including helminths and protozoans, are of substantial relevance to veterinary medicine and public health. Nevertheless, epidemiological data are scarce worldwide, especially in remote locations. The emergence of novel technologies and diagnostic platforms facilitates comprehensive screening of multiple GI parasites. Our study aims to establish a baseline prevalence for GI parasites in dogs from Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.

Methods

Fecal samples were collected from dogs (n = 420) from May to June 2023 during a spay-neuter campaign. Age, sex, ownership status, and residing location were recorded. Following genomic extraction, samples were screened using the KeyScreen™ GI Parasite PCR (Antech Diagnostics), a real-time PC

SUBMITTER: Kelly MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12924339 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature