Prevalence of Helminths in Dogs and Owners’ Awareness of Zoonotic Diseases in Mampong, Ashanti, Ghana
Joint Authors
Amissah-Reynolds, Papa Kofi
Monney, Isaac
Adowah, Lucy Mawusi
Agyemang, Samuel Opoku
Source
Journal of Parasitology Research
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Dogs are popular pets that live closely with humans.
However, this cohabitation allows for the transmission of zoonotic parasites to humans.
In Ghana, very little is known about zoonotic parasites in dogs.
We examined excrements of 154 dogs for intestinal helminthes using saturated sodium chloride as a floatation medium and further interviewed 100 dog owners regarding knowledge on zoonosis and pet management practices.
Thirteen parasite species were identified, with an overall prevalence of 52.6%.
Nematodes were more common than cestodes, with Toxocara canis being the most prevalent helminth (18.8%).
Age (p=0.011; χ2=9.034) and location (p=0.02; χ2=12.323) of dogs were significant risk factors of helminthic infections, while mode of housing, function, and gender of dogs were not.
Knowledge on zoonosis and pet management practices were poor, including irregular deworming and feeding of animals off the bare ground.
Dogs may play an active role in the transmission of zoonotic diseases in the area, given the cohabitation of infected dogs with humans; irregular deworming pattern of dogs; and rampant excretion of helminth-infested dog excreta into the environment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amissah-Reynolds, Papa Kofi& Monney, Isaac& Adowah, Lucy Mawusi& Agyemang, Samuel Opoku. 2016. Prevalence of Helminths in Dogs and Owners’ Awareness of Zoonotic Diseases in Mampong, Ashanti, Ghana. Journal of Parasitology Research،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110227
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Adowah, Lucy Mawusi…[et al.]. Prevalence of Helminths in Dogs and Owners’ Awareness of Zoonotic Diseases in Mampong, Ashanti, Ghana. Journal of Parasitology Research No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110227
American Medical Association (AMA)
Amissah-Reynolds, Papa Kofi& Monney, Isaac& Adowah, Lucy Mawusi& Agyemang, Samuel Opoku. Prevalence of Helminths in Dogs and Owners’ Awareness of Zoonotic Diseases in Mampong, Ashanti, Ghana. Journal of Parasitology Research. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110227
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1110227