Infections with the zoonotic endoparasite Giardia duodenalis are widely spread among dogs and cats worldwide. Since the question whether the infection might be transmitted from domestic animals to their owners is still an important topic, a reliable detection of patent Giardia infections and the...
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Sommer, M. F.; Rupp, P.; Pietsch, M.; Kaspar, A.; Beelitz, P.
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Elsevier B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Veterinary Parasitology, 2018, 249, pp 49-56
The present study aimed to investigatethe effect of Canine parvovirus (CPV), canine coronavirus (CCV), canine distemper virus (CDV), Giardia spp., E. coli, and Salmonella spp. infections on the change in serum calprotectin(Calp) concentration. A total of 30 dogs were enrolled in the study and ere...
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Simsek, A.; Kochan, A.; Alp, S. Y.; Ipek, D. N. S.; Icen, H.
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Faculdade de Veterinária, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, 2022, 50, 1850,
Background: Canine intestinal parasite prevalence may be influenced by geographical region, age, and health status of the dog. Behaviors such as predation, scavenging, or roaming as well as routine administration of anthelmintics also play a role. The purpose of this study was to evaluate fecal...
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Visscher, D.; Porter, E.; Sweet, S.; Szlosek, D.; Horr, S.
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BioMed Central Ltd, London, UK
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Parasites and Vectors, 2022, 15, 294, pp (22 August 2022)
A field trial performed in-home conditions was conducted on 24 dogs naturally infected with Giardia, in order to compare the efficacy of fenbendazole and metronidazole. Animals were allocated in groups randomly in order to obtain two groups of 12 dogs each with similar parasitic loads of Giardia...
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Ciuca, L.; Pepe, P.; Bosco, A.; Caccio, S. M.; Maurelli, M. P.; Sannella, A. R.; Vismarra, A.; Cringoli, G.; Kramer, L.; Rinaldi, L.; Genchi, M.
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Frontiers Media S.A., Lausanne, Switzerland
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021, 7, March,
Background: Intestinal parasite contamination from infected dogs can place other dogs and humans at risk. A study was initiated to estimate the prevalence of canine intestinal parasitism by collecting fecal samples in cities across Western Europe. Methods: Fresh fecal samples were collected from...
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Drake, J.; Sweet, S.; Baxendale, K.; Hegarty, E.; Horr, S.; Friis, H.; Goddu, T.; Ryan, W. G.; Samson-Himmelstjerna, G. von
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BioMed Central Ltd, London, UK
Citation
Parasites and Vectors, 2022, 15, 311, pp (03 September 2022)
Giardia spp. is a protozoal parasite capable of causing diarrhea in mammals. Certain Giardia assemblages are potentially zoonotic. As part of a public health study, a questionnaire-based cross-sectional web survey was distributed among U.S. small and mixed animal veterinarians to assess the...
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Eppler, M. E.; Hanzlicek, G.; Londoño-Renteria, B.; Jesudoss Chelladurai, J. R. J.
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Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 2022, 34,
Giardiosis is a worldwide intestinal parasitosis, affecting both humans and animals. Treatment in dogs remains limited and the lack of efficacy of the few approved medications is a rising concern. In this study, 23 dogs raised by veterinary students and naturally infected with Giardia duodenalis...
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Kaufmann, H.; Zenner, L.; Benabed, S.; Poirel, M. T.; Bourgoin, G.
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EDP Sciences S.A., Les Ulis, France
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Parasite, 2022, 29, 49,
Background: Infections by protozoans of the genus Giardia are a common cause of diarrhea in dogs. Canine giardiosis constitutes a disease with a zoonotic potential; however, it is often underestimated due to its challenging diagnosis. The objective of the study was to assess the diagnostic...
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Symeonidou, I.; Gelasakis, A. I.; Miliotou, A. N.; Angelou, A.; Arsenopoulos, K. V.; Loukeri, S.; Papadopoulos, E.
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BioMed Central Ltd, London, UK
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Parasites and Vectors, 2020, 13, 544, pp (02 November 2020)
Giardia intestinalis is a flagellated protozoan responsible for giardiosis (also called giardiasis in humans), the most prevalent and widespread parasitic infection in humans and mammals worldwide. The intestinal microbiota is highly diverse and any alteration in its composition may impact on the...
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Boucard, A. S.; Thomas, M.; Lebon, W.; Polack, B.; Florent, I.; Langella, P.; Bermúdez-Humarán, L. G.
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MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland
Citation
Microorganisms, 2021, 9, 9,
Background: Canine primary chronic enteropathy (CE) includes a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by chronic gastrointestinal signs. Aim: This study evaluated the occurrence of Giardia duodenalis infection in primary CE-affected dogs. Methods: Forty-seven CE-affected dogs of different...
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Perrucci, S.; Berrilli, F.; Procopio, C.; Filippo, M. M. di; Pierini, A.; Marchetti, V.
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
Citation
Open Veterinary Journal, 2020, 10, 1, pp 74-79