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Intestinal Parasites of Owned Dogs and Cats from Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas : Prevalence, Zoonotic Risks, and Pet Owner Awareness in Northern Italy
Joint Authors
Manfredi, Maria Teresa
Berrilli, Federica
Zanzani, Sergio Aurelio
Gazzonis, Alessia Libera
Scarpa, Paola
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Intestinal parasites of dogs and cats are cosmopolitan pathogens with zoonotic potential for humans.
Our investigation considered their diffusion in dogs and cats from northern Italy areas, specifically the metropolitan area of Milan and two micropolitan areas of neighboring provinces.
It included the study of the level of awareness in pet owners of the zoonotic potential from these parasites.
A total of 409 fresh fecal samples were collected from household dogs and cats for copromicroscopic analysis and detection of Giardia duodenalis coproantigens.
The assemblages of Giardia were also identified.
A questionnaire about intestinal parasites biology and zoonotic potential was submitted to 185 pet owners.
The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites resulted higher in cats (47.37%−60.42%) and dogs (57.41%−43.02%) from micropolitan areas than that from the metropolis of Milan (dogs: P=28.16%; cats: P=32.58 %).
The zoonotic parasites infecting pets under investigation were T.
canis and T.
cati, T.
vulpis, Ancylostomatidae, and G.
duodenalis assemblage A.
Only 49.19% of pet owners showed to be aware of the risks for human health from canine and feline intestinal parasites.
Parasitological results in pets and awareness determination in their owners clearly highlight how the role of veterinarians is important in indicating correct and widespread behaviors to reduce risks of infection for pets and humans in urban areas.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zanzani, Sergio Aurelio& Gazzonis, Alessia Libera& Scarpa, Paola& Berrilli, Federica& Manfredi, Maria Teresa. 2014. Intestinal Parasites of Owned Dogs and Cats from Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas : Prevalence, Zoonotic Risks, and Pet Owner Awareness in Northern Italy. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zanzani, Sergio Aurelio…[et al.]. Intestinal Parasites of Owned Dogs and Cats from Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas : Prevalence, Zoonotic Risks, and Pet Owner Awareness in Northern Italy. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zanzani, Sergio Aurelio& Gazzonis, Alessia Libera& Scarpa, Paola& Berrilli, Federica& Manfredi, Maria Teresa. Intestinal Parasites of Owned Dogs and Cats from Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas : Prevalence, Zoonotic Risks, and Pet Owner Awareness in Northern Italy. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491368
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491368