PubMed · 2009 · 17 citations · 0 references
Veterinary MedicineInfectious DiseasesVeterinary ParasitologyHelminthologyParasitologyVeterinary Parasitic DiseasesParasitic Disease DiagnosisParasitic Disease PathogenesisParasitic DiseasesParasitic Infestation DetectionParasitic ZoonosesZoonotic Parasitic DiseasesDiagnosis Of Zoonotic ParasitesDipylidium CaninumGastrointestinal ParasitesInfestation In Companion AnimalsParasitic Zoonotic DiseasesVeterinary Parasitology DiagnosticsZoonotic Intestinal ParasitesZoonotic Parasite Detection
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.