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Hypoadrenocorticism-like syndrome in a cat with Tritrichomonas foetus infection: a case report. [PDF]

J Small Anim Pract
A reduced sodium: potassium ratio is an uncommon finding in cats, and is typically associated with conditions such as hypoadrenocorticism, severe renal and cardiovascular diseases, cavitary effusion and certain non‐parasitic gastrointestinal diseases.
Crisonà M, Fracassi F, Tardo AM, Okonji S, Del Baldo F.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Impact of the 2014-2016 El Niño on Geohelminth Control in Stray Dogs and Cats Without Anthelmintic Treatment. [PDF]

Vet Med Int
Background Soil‐transmitted helminthiases (STHs) in stray dogs and cats, including hookworm infection, strongyloidiasis, and toxocariasis, are prevalent globally. The lack of STH control in these stray animals leads to an increased prevalence of STHs in southern Thailand. Suddenly, the El Niño 2014–2016 induced a 14‐month‐long drought. We thus aimed to
Na-Ek P, Pattanawongsa A, Khammaneechan P, Sedionoto B, Anamnart W.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Anthelmintic Potential of Medicinal Plants against Ancylostoma caninum. [PDF]

Vet Med Int, 2021
Ancylostoma caninum is one of the most important hookworms in dogs. A study revealed that the prevalence of ancylostomiasis in Indonesia is relatively high. However, cases of persistent ancylostomiasis in dogs were reported, indicating the possibility of anthelmintic resistance.
Ekawardhani S, Anggoro UT, Krissanti I.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Canine Gastrointestinal Nematodiases and Associated Risk Factors in Kigali City, Rwanda. [PDF]

J Parasitol Res, 2021
Canine nematodes pose a public health risk to humans and livestock; however, the prevalence of canine nematodiases in Rwanda is unknown. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of canine nematodiases and identifying the risk factors for such infections in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda.
Ntampaka P, Niragire F, Nyaga PN, Habarugira G.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

A Rare Case of an Eosinophilic Pleural Effusion and Loculated Ascites Associated with Strongyloides stercoralis Hyperinfection Syndrome in California. [PDF]

Case Rep Pulmonol
Introduction. Strongyloides stercoralis causes a helminthic infection that occurs via penetration of the skin with migration to the bloodstream, tracheobronchial tree, and gastrointestinal system. Pulmonary manifestations are rare and are typically seen in immunosuppressed patients who have Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome ...
Phan AT, Buxton L, Choudhery MW, Ghantarchyan H, Converse C.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Ancylostomiasis in England [PDF]

The BMJ, 1962
G A H Miller, J Bamforth
exaly   +3 more sources

Prevalence of intestinal parasites in street dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) with highlights on zoonosis in Lalitpur, Nepal

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 9, Issue 6, Page 2513-2526, November 2023., 2023
Open defecation by dogs may be risk factor for zoonotic parasitosis. ▪ Urban street dogs have a high prevalence of intestinal parasites with greater diversity. ▪ Open defecation by dogs at the human inhabitant area is risk of zoonosis. ▪ Antihelminthic treatment to urban dogs should be conducted. Abstract Background The presence of intestinal parasites
Roshan Babu Adhikari, Madhuri Adhikari Dhakal, Tirth Raj Ghimire   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical utility of an immunoglobulin A‐based serological panel for the diagnosis of chronic enteropathy in dogs

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Volume 37, Issue 2, Page 446-454, March/April 2023., 2023
Abstract Background A panel of IgA‐based serologic assays might aid in the diagnosis of chronic enteropathy (CE) in dogs, a syndrome encompassing conditions such as food‐responsive enteropathy, immunosuppressant‐responsive enteropathy, and inflammatory bowel disease (also referred to as chronic inflammatory enteropathy).
Daniel K. Langlois, Jessica C. Pritchard, M. Katherine Tolbert, Albert E. Jergens, Gary Block, Andrew S. Hanzlicek, Jared A. Jaffey, Jörg M. Steiner, Sina Marsilio, Sara A. Jablonski   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perceptions, attitudes and practices regarding canine zoonotic helminthiases among dog owners in Nyagatare district, Rwanda

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 8, Issue 4, Page 1378-1389, July 2022., 2022
The study investigated perceptions, attitudes and practices regarding canine zoonotic helminthiases among dog owners in Rwanda. Abstract Background Despite their importance to society, dogs are susceptible to various helminths. This study aimed to understand perceptions, attitudes and practices (PAP) regarding canine zoonotic helminthiases (CZH) among ...
Pie Ntampaka, François Niragire, Vincent Nkurunziza, Gisele Uwizeyimana, Anselme Shyaka   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soil Contamination and Infection of School Children by Soil‐Transmitted Helminths and Associated Factors at Kola Diba Primary School, Northwest Ethiopia: An Institution‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Background. Soil‐transmitted helminths (STHs) are among the most prevalent parasitic worms infecting humans worldwide. They are still a major public health concern in the developing world, school‐age children being the most affected segment of the population.
Aschalew Hussein, Megbaru Alemu, Animen Ayehu, Pedro P. Chieffi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source