Prevalence of intestinal parasites in animal hosts and potential implications to animal and human health in Edo, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intestinal parasites in livestock cause huge economic setbacks. Moreover, these parasites can threaten human health when also present in companion animals.

Objectives

The study examined the prevalence and burden of intestinal parasites among roaming/migrating animals (goats, sheep, cattle, and dogs) to provide insights into the risk of potential human parasitic infections.

Methods

A total of 1,741 fecal samples from goats (n = 920), sheep (n = 335), cattle (n = 230) and dogs (n = 256) were obtained randomly across 18 local government areas in Edo State, Nigeria. The parasite samples were recovered and identified under a microscope. Molecular tools were used to identify Toxocara spp.

Results

Eighteen different parasites were isolated. Among the

SUBMITTER: Inegbenosun CU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9899944 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature