Multiple zoonotic helminth infections in domestic dogs in a rural area of Khuzestan Province in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Echinococcosis and toxocarosis caused by the genus of Echinococcus and Toxocara spp. are among important helminthic diseases worldwide. Limited data on the prevalence of these parasites persuaded us to determine the prevalence of E. granulosus, E. multilocularis, and T. canis infections in domestic dogs in rural areas of Ahvaz, southwestern Iran. Fecal samples from 167 domestic dogs were examined using both microscopy and PCR techniques. Multiplex PCR was performed for the presence of Echinococcus, and Taenia spp. and single PCR for detection of T. canis and Toxascaris leonina.

Results

The total occurrence of identified parasites was 65 (38.9%). The microscopic examinations showed that 40 (24%), 18 (10.8%), and four (2.4%) of dogs were infected with taeniid-like,

SUBMITTER: Beiromvand M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6060460 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature