Abstract
Dioctophyme renale is a zoonotic parasite with worldwide distribution, although its occurrence is little known. The objective here was to evaluate the presence of parasite eggs in the environment and in the urine of dogs and cats in an urban area. Soil samples and urine were evaluated respectively by means of the Caldwell-Caldwell technique and urinalysis. Out of the 100 soil samples, 3% presented D. renale eggs, and out of the 43 urine samples, 18.6% were positive, including the feline samples. Thus, D. renale eggs are present in the urban environment, and dogs and cats are parasitized by this nematode, which therefore represents a risk to public health.
Highlights
Dioctophyme renale is a zoonotic parasite with worldwide distribution, its occurrence is little known
D. renale eggs are present in the urban environment, and dogs and cats are parasitized by this nematode, which represents a risk to public health
In July and August 2015, soil sampling and analysis were performed, with evaluations at four sites within the community. This place was chosen because it is located in the central area of the city with stray dogs and cats who has been diagnosed with dioctophymiasis
Summary
Dioctophyme renale is a zoonotic parasite with worldwide distribution, its occurrence is little known. The objective here was to evaluate the presence of parasite eggs in the environment and in the urine of dogs and cats in an urban area. D. renale eggs are present in the urban environment, and dogs and cats are parasitized by this nematode, which represents a risk to public health.
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