Zoonoses of people and their pets: a US perspective on significant pet-associated parasitic diseases

Paul, Michael J.; King, Lonnie; Carlin, Ellen

doi:10.1016/j.pt.2010.01.008

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“…We found a seroprevalence rate of 1.7z, which was similar to that found in the Murcia region (40), but lower than that in Castile-Leon (4.9z) (41). However, unlike these other regions, in Extremadura this infection is more common in urban areas, perhaps because of the growing number of pet-owning families (42), in which both the young and elderly people keep close contact with animals (43). Furthermore, dog culling in countries like Spain is not generally accepted because a dog is considered to be another member of the family.…”

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Seroprevalence Survey of Zoonoses in Extremadura, Southwestern Spain, 2002–2003

Asencio¹,

Herráez

Tenias³

et al. 2015

Jpn J Infect Dis

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SUMMARY: Our aims were to determine the seroprevalence rates for the most common types of zoonosis among the population of Extremadura (southwestern Spain) and to identify the associated risk factors. We conducted a seroepidemiological survey to collect information on family background and the habits of people residing in Extremadura between 2002 and 2003. Antibodies to Brucella were determined by Rose Bengal staining and a standard tube agglutination test; a titer of 1/80 was considered to be positive. Antibody titers for spotted fever, leishmaniasis, echinococcosis, and toxoplasmosis were determined by enzyme-immunoassays. Independent risk factors identified were age (younger age for brucellosis), male gender (brucellosis, spotted fever, and toxoplasmosis), occupation and contact with animals (brucellosis and spotted fever for those in contact with goats, hydatidosis for those in contact with sheep, leishmaniasis for those in contact with dogs, and toxoplasmosis for those in contact with cats and pigs), and consuming contaminated food (brucellosis by eating fresh cheese, hydatidosis by eating homemade sausages, and toxoplasmosis by eating pork). Except for leishmaniasis, the other zoonoses were more prevalent in rural areas, and, with the exception of brucellosis, they were all more prevalent in Badajoz. The distribution of zoonoses in Extremadura was strongly influenced by keeping livestock and eating habits. Thus, brucellosis was more prevalent in Caceres (associated with cheese consumption), while toxoplasmosis (pork consumption) and spotted fever (from hunting) were more common in Badajoz.

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Seroprevalence Survey of Zoonoses in Extremadura, Southwestern Spain, 2002–2003

Asencio¹,

Herráez

Tenias³

et al. 2015

Jpn J Infect Dis

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“…Companion animals may provide benefits with regard to socialization and physical and mental well-being (52), but potential health hazards of T. canis infection related to pet ownership should be not overlooked (52). A variety of studies from different geographical locations have shown that embryonated T. canis eggs can be recovered from the coats of dogs, suggesting that exposure to dogs may increase the risk of infection to humans (41,(53)(54)(55)(56).…”

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Cerebral Toxocariasis: Silent Progression to Neurodegenerative Disorders?

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SUMMARY Toxocara canis and T. cati are highly prevalent nematode infections of the intestines of dogs and cats. In paratenic hosts, larvae do not mature in the intestine but instead migrate through the somatic tissues and organs of the body. The presence of these migrating larvae can contribute to pathology. Toxocara larvae can invade the brains of humans, and while case descriptions of cerebral toxocariasis are historically rare, improved diagnosis and greater awareness have contributed to increased detection. Despite this, cerebral or neurological toxocariasis (NT) remains a poorly understood phenomenon. Furthermore, our understanding of cognitive deficits due to toxocariasis in human populations remains particularly deficient. Recent data describe an enhanced expression of biomarkers associated with brain injury, such as GFAP, AβPP, transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1), NF-L, S100B, tTG, and p-tau, in mice receiving even low doses of Toxocara ova. Finally, this review outlines a hypothesis to explore the relationship between the presence of T. canis larvae in the brain and the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) due to enhanced AD-associated neurodegenerative biomarker expression.

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“…Considering aspects related to public and animal health, determining the prevalence of intestinal parasites of cats should, therefore, be continuous task, with the most relevant aim being the establishment of control measures (Paul et al 2010). …”

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Prevalence of Zoonotic and Other Intestinal Protozoan Parasites in Stray Cats (Felis domesticus) of Kerman, South-East of Iran

Beigi¹,

Fard²,

Akhtardanesh³

2016

İstanbul Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi

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Intestinal protozoan parasites constitute a major source of diseases for stray cats and have been recognized as important public health problems in several parts of the world. Considering the potential risk of stray cats for public health, present cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the type and frequency of protozoan parasites by faecal examination. A total of 100 stray cats were examined in Kerman city, Iran, Overall 67 cats (67%) were infected with at least one protozoan parasite. The following parasites, with their respective prevalence, were found; Isospora felis 38%, Isospora rivolta 25%, Toxoplasma gondii 16%, Sarcocystis spp. 8%, Cryptosporidium spp. 7%, and Giardia sp. 5%. Based on our data, the sex of stray cats was not significantly associated with the prevalence of gastrointestinal protozoan parasites. The high infection rate of zoonotic intestinal protozoan parasites in stray cats is considered to be critical from the viewpoint of public health importance.

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Zoonoses of people and their pets: a US perspective on significant pet-associated parasitic diseases

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Seroprevalence Survey of Zoonoses in Extremadura, Southwestern Spain, 2002–2003

Seroprevalence Survey of Zoonoses in Extremadura, Southwestern Spain, 2002–2003

Cerebral Toxocariasis: Silent Progression to Neurodegenerative Disorders?

Prevalence of Zoonotic and Other Intestinal Protozoan Parasites in Stray Cats (Felis domesticus) of Kerman, South-East of Iran

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Seroprevalence Survey of Zoonoses in Extremadura, Southwestern Spain, 2002&ndash;2003

Seroprevalence Survey of Zoonoses in Extremadura, Southwestern Spain, 2002&ndash;2003

Cerebral Toxocariasis: Silent Progression to Neurodegenerative Disorders?

Prevalence of Zoonotic and Other Intestinal Protozoan Parasites in Stray Cats (Felis domesticus) of Kerman, South-East of Iran

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Seroprevalence Survey of Zoonoses in Extremadura, Southwestern Spain, 2002–2003

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