The Current Helminthofauna of Stray Dogs and Cats in Israel

Lengy, J.; Steiman, I; Steiman, Y

doi:10.2307/3277266

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“…The prevalence observed here is nevertheless in the range of other studies such as Millán and Casanova (2007) or Hasslinger et al (1988) or higher than the reported by Lengy et al (1969). This ascarid was not found to be associated to T. taeniformis, indicating that paratenic hosts may not play an important role in its transmission.…”

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confidence: 80%

“…Only Lengy et al (1969) found a similar prevalence for J. pasqualei (76%) in Israel. Lower prevalences were found in northern (55%, Calvete et al 1998) and southern Spain (21%, Millán and Casanova 2007), in Egypt (27%, Hasslinger et al 1988), or in Iran (34%, Mohammad et al 2007).…”

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confidence: 49%

“…Lower prevalences were found in northern (55%, Calvete et al 1998) and southern Spain (21%, Millán and Casanova 2007), in Egypt (27%, Hasslinger et al 1988), or in Iran (34%, Mohammad et al 2007). For D. acanthotetra, previous studies reported prevalences of 21% in northern Spain (Calvete et al 1998), 30% in Egypt (Hasslinger et al 1988), or 42% in Israel (Lengy et al 1969). Interestingly, the prevalence and abundance of these two cestodes were strongly associated, and may indicate the use of a similar intermediate host (IH).…”

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confidence: 81%

“…Previous studies found prevalences ranging between 29% and 47% in peninsular Spain (Calvete et al 1998;Millán and Casanova 2007), and between 0 and 41% elsewhere (Coman et al 1981;Shaw et al 1983;Lengy et al 1969;Vanparijs et al 1991). Since warm and wet environments enhance the survival of larvae of hookworms (Matthews 1985), Majorcan weather during winter-spring would be especially appropriate for cat infestation, which would explain the high prevalence observed both in adults and juveniles.…”

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confidence: 91%

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High prevalence of helminth parasites in feral cats in Majorca Island (Spain)

Millán

Casanova

2009

Parasitol Res

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Feral cats are widespread in the countryside of Majorca (Balearic Islands, Spain). Since they are not subject of sanitary control, they can act as reservoir of parasites of veterinary and zoonotic interest. The main organs of 58 wild-trapped cats in 16 different areas from Majorca were analyzed by helminths. All the cats were parasitized, and eight species of helminths were retrieved (mean = 3.4 species per cat, with 74% of the cats harboring three or more species). Seven of them presented a prevalence >20%: Joyeuxiella pasqualei (76%), Diplopylidium acanthotetra (60%), Dipylidium carracidoi (33%), Taenia taeniaeformis (22%), Ancylostoma tubaeforme (91%), and Toxocara cati (35%) in the gastrointestinal tract, and Oslerus rostratus (24%) in lungs. The A. tubaeforme prevalence and intensity (mean = 30, up to 396) is the highest recorded for a population of cats. Prevalence and abundance of J. pasqualei and D. acanthotetra were strongly associated, secondary to the use of the same intermediary host (geckos). Other positive associations found are probably related to host susceptibility. Abundance of D. acanthotetra, T. cati, and A. tubaeforme and the number of species per host were negatively correlated with cat body condition (assessed by the kidney fat index). Females were more frequently parasitized by A. tubaeforme than males, and adult females were more heavily infested by J. pasqualei and D. acanthotetra than cats from other groups. These and other findings are discussed in relation with host ecology. Feral cats serve as reservoirs of helminths in the countryside of Majorca and their populations should be controlled.

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High prevalence of helminth parasites in feral cats in Majorca Island (Spain)

Millán

Casanova

2009

Parasitol Res

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“…were the other nematode species found in the present survey, with lower prevalences. For example, A. tubaeforme, in other studies, the estimated prevalences were 40% in Israel [20], 39.5% in Belgium [21] and 41% in the Republic of South Africa [22].…”

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A Survey Study on Gastrointestinal Parasites of Stray Cats in Northern Region of Nile Delta, Egypt

Khalafalla

2011

PLoS ONE

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A survey study on gastrointestinal parasites in 113 faecal samples from stray cats collected randomly from Kafrelsheikh province, northern region of Nile delta of Egypt; was conducted in the period between January and May 2010. The overall prevalence was 91%. The results of this study reported seven helminth species: Toxocara cati (9%), Ancylostoma tubaeforme (4%), Toxascaris leonina (5%), Dipylidium caninum (5%), Capillaria spp. (3%), Taenia taeniformis (22%) and Heterophyes heterophyes (3%), four protozoal species: Toxoplasma gondii (9%), Sarcocyst spp. (1%), Isospora spp. (2%) and Giardia spp. (2%) and two arthropod species; Linguatula serrata (2%) and mites eggs (13%).The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites may continue to rise due to lack of functional veterinary clinics for cat care in Egypt. Therefore, there is a need to plan adequate control programs to diagnose, treat and control gastrointestinal parasites of companion as well as stray cats in the region.

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