Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in the Intestine of Dogs (Sheep-Keeper, Owned, Pet and Stray) in Duhok Province, Kurdistan Region

Muhamed, Teroj A.; Al-Barwary, Lokman Taib Omer

doi:10.4172/2157-7579.1000379

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“…Through microscopic examinations, the infection rate of G. duodenalis observed in dogs was 14.67%. This result was significantly aligned with a previous study by Hassan [ 17 ] that reported a 16% infection rate in Erbil, which was higher than the rate reported in another study conducted in Duhok Province (5.2%) [ 18 ]. However, the infection rate observed in this study was lower than that recorded in Basrah (75.55%) [ 19 ].…”

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Microscopic and molecular diagnoses of Giardia duodenalis in pet animals in Babylon Province, Iraq

Idan,

Al-Hasnawy

2023

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Background and Aim: The breeding of pet animals, especially dogs and cats, in Iraq has increased recently. However, no epidemiological or molecular data exist regarding Giardia duodenalis infection in pet animals, particularly in Babylon Province. Therefore, this study aimed to detect G. duodenalis and its genotypes in pets using microscopic and molecular techniques. Materials and Methods: For microscopic examination, 150 pet fecal samples (dogs = 75, cats = 75) were examined from October 1, 2022, to March 30, 2023. Fourteen isolates of G. duodenalis (7 per host) were genetically characterized using SSUrDNA gene sequencing. Results: Microscopic examination revealed that the rates of G. duodenalis infection was 14.67% (11/75) and 12% (9/75) in dogs and cats, respectively. According to sex, the infection rate in dogs was 22.22% (8/36) for males and 7.69% (3/39) for females. Conversely, the infection rate in cats was 5.56% (2/36) for males and 17.95% (7/39) for females. The highest infection rates were recorded for animals under 6 months of age, with 16.67% (3/18) for dogs and 27.27% (3/11) for cats. In rural areas, the infection rate was higher than that in urban areas, with 17.65% (6/34) in dogs and 13.89% (5/36) in cats. For the molecular diagnosis, 14 isolates of G. duodenalis (7 per host) were genetically characterized using SSUrDNA gene sequencing. In dogs, the findings revealed specific genotypes, with D at 3/7 (42.86%) and C at 2/7 (28.57%). In addition, zoonotic genotype A was found in 2/7 (28.57%) of dogs. In cats, the specific assemblage F was present in 4/7 (57.14%), while zoonotic genotype A was found in 3/7 (42.86%). Conclusion: This study is considered the first in Babylon Province to detect G. duodenalis genotypes in pet animals (dogs and cats), as some have zoonotic genotypes that could transmit infections to humans. The results of this study illustrate the epidemiological importance of this parasite in this region. Keywords: cat, dog, Giardia duodenalis, microscopic, molecular diagnosis.

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Microscopic and molecular diagnoses of Giardia duodenalis in pet animals in Babylon Province, Iraq

Idan,

Al-Hasnawy

2023

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“…This study revealed that the infection rate of canine intestinal parasites was comparable to the prevalence that was reported by various other studies in different parts of Iraq (Muhamed and Al-Barwary, 2016;Khawla et al, 2017). The results of this study were agreed with the results of Muhamed and Al-Barwary (2016) who recorded 65.9% in Duhok province and also agree with the results of Khawla et al, (2017) in Basra province, southern Iraq. However, the prevalence results of the present study appeared to be higher than the prevalence report (16.66%) in dogs in Diyala province (Hasson, 2014).…”

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Prevalence of Canine Intestinal Parasites in Duhok Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Shukur

2021

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Intestinal parasites in canine can cause malnutrition, weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, and anemia. Several species of internal parasites that exist in dogs' intestine may lead to zoonotic diseases. In this study, canine fecal samples (n꞊ 48) were collected from public spaces and privet properties in Duhok province to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites, and to identify the predominant parasitic species and to evaluate the potential risk factors among the animals. All samples were examined for intestinal helminthes and protozoa by direct microscopy, flotation and sedimentation methods. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was (54.16%), 52% in males and 56.52% in females. The study revealed the presence of two species of parasites detected included Toxocara canis (68%) and Echinococcus granulosis (32%). Furthermore canine breed, age, sex and type of food showed an association with varying degrees with prevalence of canine intestinal parasites.

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“…Province [16]. It is noteworthy, in the present study the infections with zoonotic GIP s such as T. canis, Stongyloides sp.…”

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Epidemiological Survey on Stray Dogs and Cats Gastro-Intestinal Parasites in Kirkuk province, Iraq

Hassan¹,

Barzinji²

2018

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in the Intestine of Dogs (Sheep-Keeper, Owned, Pet and Stray) in Duhok Province, Kurdistan Region

Cited by 8 publications

References 14 publications

Microscopic and molecular diagnoses of Giardia duodenalis in pet animals in Babylon Province, Iraq

Microscopic and molecular diagnoses of Giardia duodenalis in pet animals in Babylon Province, Iraq

Prevalence of Canine Intestinal Parasites in Duhok Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Epidemiological Survey on Stray Dogs and Cats Gastro-Intestinal Parasites in Kirkuk province, Iraq

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