Epidemiological study of toxocara canis in Basrah city
Joint Authors
Awad, A. H. H.
Suzan
al-Azizz, A. A. A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 5, Issue 6 (30 Sep. 2010), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
University of Thi-Qar Research and Development Department
Publication Date
2010-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
A total of 117 stray dogs were dissected and examined for T.
canis infection either by shooting gun or using strychnine sulphate tablets.
Three main stations were chosen during the present study : the north station includes Garmat Ali and University of Basrah, the south station includes Al-Saraji district while, central station includes city center, gas stations, slaughter house, Basrah Veterinary Medicine Hospital and some gardens.
The present study revealed that 31 dogs (18 male and 13 female) were infected with T.
canis with percentage infection equal to 26.5%.
A high percentage infection (32.07%) was recorded in north station.
Also, a high percentage infection (30.76%) was recorded during winter months.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Awad, A. H. H.& Suzan& al-Azizz, A. A. A.. 2010. Epidemiological study of toxocara canis in Basrah city. University of Thi-Qar Journal،Vol. 5, no. 6, pp.1-14.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Awad, A. H. H.…[et al.]. Epidemiological study of toxocara canis in Basrah city. University of Thi-Qar Journal Vol. 5, no. 6 (Sep. 2010), pp.1-14.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Awad, A. H. H.& Suzan& al-Azizz, A. A. A.. Epidemiological study of toxocara canis in Basrah city. University of Thi-Qar Journal. 2010. Vol. 5, no. 6, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-253889
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 11-14
Record ID
BIM-253889
