Van İlindeki Kedilerde Gastrointestinal Parazit Enfeksiyonları

Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the presence and spread of gastrointestinal parasites in cats in the Van province.
 Material and Method: The study consists of a total of 140 cat feces samples collected between March 2017 and March 2018. Stool samples were examined microscopically at 10X, 40X and 100X magnifications after applying native, flotation, sedimentation examination and carbolfuchsin staining method.
 Results: Gastrointestinal parasites were found in the feces of 67 (47.86%) of a total of 140 cats examined in this study. As a result of the research Isospora spp. oocyst 43.28% (n:29), Toxocara cati egg 37.31% (n:25), Toxoplasma gondii-like oocyst 16.41% (n:11), hookworm egg 11.94% (n:8), Joyeuxiella spp. egg 11.94% (n:8), Cryptosporidium spp oocyst 10.44% (n:7), Toxascaris leonine egg 7.46% (n:5), and Dipylidium caninum egg 5.97% (n:4) at a rate of gastrointestinal parasites in cats have been identified. Infected cats were detected 67.16% (n:45) with one species, 20.40% (n:14) with two species and 11.94% (n:8) with three species..
 Conclusion: As a result, since gastrointestinal helminths are so common in cats in the Van province and some of them are zoonotic, it also carries risks for human health. Therefore, we believe that periodic examinations of cats and necessary treatments are required, as well as protective measures and raising awareness of people on these issues.