Ectoparasite Infestation among Stray Cats around Surabaya Traditional Market, Indonesia

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of ectoparasite infestation among stray cats around Surabaya traditional markets. A total of 305 stray cats were collected around 17 traditional markets in Surabaya City and were examined for the presence of fleas with a fine-toothed flea comb. Surveys were conducted during May-June 2019. 228 of 305 stray cats (74.75%) were infested with one species of ectoparasite. The average number of C. felis in every cat was 2.54, while the number of F. subrostratus in every cat was 0.33. Additional data about the gender, pregnancy/maternity, and bodyweight of every cat were recorded. The result of chi-square test shows that there is a significant difference between gender, pregnancy status, and bodyweight by the occurrence of ectoparasites (p=0.008; p=0.00; p=0.00). A total of 878 ectoparasites consisting of flea and lices, namely Ctenocephalides felis (88.27%) as the dominant ectoparasite, followed by Felicola subrostratus (11.73%). The highest infection rate (prevalence) of ectoparasite was found in Pucang Market (16.81%), while the lowest prevalence was found in Mulyorejo Market (0.8%). Coinfection was observed in only a few cats (1.63%). Multiple Regression showed that pregnancy is the most influential factor in the occurrence of fleas (p=0.000). These results should be taken into account among health workers to prevent a possible outbreak of zoonotic diseases caused by fleas.

Identification of Ectoparasites and Gastrointestinal Tract Endoparasites in Stray Cats at Traditional Market of Bojonegoro City

“…Different geographic areas and market conditions allow for different types and distribution of ectoparasites and gastrointestinal tract endoparasites in stray cats (Fauziyah et al, 2020), so that this study is expected to provide information about the types and prevalence of ectoparasites and digestive tract endoparasites that infects stray cats in the traditional market of Bojonegoro City, as well as factors that influence it such as age and gender on the prevalence of parasites obtained.…”

Infestasi Ektoparasit Pada Kucing Liar Di Kampus Ipb Gunung Gede

“…Gejala klinis yang ditimbulkan akibat kutu ini yaitu pruritis, iritasi, dermatitis, alopecia dan hewan menjadi tidak nyaman karena rasa gatal (Hadi dan Soviana 2010). Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan oleh Fauziyah et al (2020) terhadap kucing liar di pasar tradisional Surabaya menunjukan adanya infestasi oleh kutu Felicola subrostratus ini sebesar 11,3%. Infestasi kutu Felicola subrostratus tidak sebesar pinjal Ctenocephalides felis, hal dikarenakan cara transmisi penyebarannya memerlukan kontrak secara langsung antar kucing.…”

“…Keistimewahan pinjal ini menyebabkan penyebaran pinjal sangat cepat anda sesama kucing. Penelitian yang dilakukan pada kucing liar di pasar tradisional Surabaya menunjukan infestasi pinjal sangat tinggi dibandingkan ektoparasit lain (Fauziyah et al 2020). Pinjal Ctenocephalides felis menghisap darah pada kucing dan dapat menyebabkan anemia.…”