Abstract
Aim:This study was undertaken to derive the prevalence rate of ancylostomosis in dogs by a collection of fecal samples from Anand district.Materials and Methods:The fecal samples were collected from the dogs brought to the Hospital of Veterinary College (Teaching Veterinary Clinical Service Complex) and the surrounding areas of Anand district. On the day of collection, fecal samples were collected and brought to the Department of Veterinary Parasitology and processed for standard qualitative examination. The sedimentation technique was used to detect the presence of Ancylostoma spp. eggs in the samples.Result:The highest prevalence rate was observed in the month of May (36.66% fecal samples) and the lowest in the month of December (13.79% fecal samples) at Anand district.Conclusion:It can be concluded that heavy infection is present in Anand district especially in the season of summer followed by monsoon and the least in winter.
Highlights
Dogs harbor a variety of intestinal parasites, some of which can infect humans
It can be concluded that heavy infection is present in Anand district especially in the season of summer followed by monsoon and the least in winter
A total of 392 fecal samples were collected, out of which 90 (22.95%) fecal samples were found positive for the Ancylostoma spp. infection from Anand district
Summary
Dogs harbor a variety of intestinal parasites, some of which can infect humans. Some of the dog parasites, such as Toxocara canis and Ancylostoma spp. are reported to be a significant public health problem, especially in developing countries and communities that are socioeconomically disadvantaged. In these communities, poor levels of hygiene and overcrowding, together with the lack of veterinary attention and zoonotic awareness, exacerbate the risk of disease transmission [1]. The most widespread of all hookworm species is Ancylostoma caninum and it parasitizes dogs throughout the tropics and subtropics. The realization that A. caninum can cause human gut disease has sparked off renewed interest in its study [2]
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