Research Article

Prevalence of Zoonotic Gastrointestional Helminth Parasites in Pet and Stray Dogs of Rupandehi District, Nepal

Authors: Yadav KK, Shrestha B.

DOI: 10.33425/2639-9458.1014

---

Abstract

Dogs are associated with zoonotic disease transmission including the helminth parasites. Soil contamination with dog faeces facilitates the transmission of zoonotic parasites.
Cross-sectional study: Out of 400 dogs fecal sample examined, 235(58.75%) were positive for presence of at least one of the zoonotic helminth. The prevalence of helminth parasites was significantly higher in stray dogs (78.5%) than in pet dogs (39%) (p0.05). Significantly higher prevalence of gastrointestinal zoonotic helminthes was found in non-dewormed dogs (61.41%) than in dewormed dogs (36.81%).
Application of the One Health concept, in which the collaborative work of multiple disciplines aims to help attain optimal health for people, animals and our environment, has to be advocated to improve the management of intestinal parasitic helminth infections and to minimize the risk of exposure for humans and dogs both.

View / Download PDF