A faecal analysis of helminth infections in wild and captive wolves, Canis lupus L., in Poland

2010 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 415-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Szafrańska ◽  
O. Wasielewski ◽  
A. Bereszyński
Keyword(s):  
Canis Lupus ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Grey Wolf ◽  
Spirocerca Lupi ◽  
Faecal Analysis ◽  
Helminth Eggs ◽  
Helminth Infections ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis

AbstractOne hundred and three samples of faeces of reared grey wolves from four locations (Stobnica Park and Zoological Gardens in Bydgoszcz, Wrocław and Cracow) and twenty-six samples of faeces from two free-roaming packs of grey wolf (Canis lupus L.) in Piła (Forest Divisions: Borne Sulinowo, Czarnobór, Jastrowo) and Zielona Góra (Forest Divisions: Torzym, Krosno Odrzańskie) were collected between 2005 and 2007. Helminth eggs were detected in 78.6% of faecal samples of reared grey wolves and in 88.4% of those of free-roaming wolves. The trematode Alaria alata (80.1%) and nematodes Eucoleus aerophilus (23.1%) and Spirocerca lupi (11.5%) were only detected from wild packs of wolves and the nematodes Ancylostoma caninum (35.9%), Trichuris vulpis (15.5%) and Toxocara canis (3.9%) were only detected from reared wolves. Differences were observed in the prevalence and composition of helminth fauna between reared and wild grey wolves and our results are compared with those from studies within Poland and elsewhere in Europe.

Helminth infections in faecal samples of wolves Canis lupus L. from the western Beskidy Mountains in southern Poland

2007 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin Popiołek ◽  
Justyna Szczęsna ◽  
Sabina Nowak ◽  
Robert W. Mysłajek
Keyword(s):  
Canis Lupus ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Grey Wolf ◽  
Alaria Alata ◽  
Helminth Eggs ◽  
Helminth Infections ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
The Family ◽  
First Time ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

AbstractEighty-nine samples of grey wolf (Canis lupus L.) faeces were collected between 2002 and 2004 from two areas in the western Beskidy Mts (south Poland). Helminth eggs were observed in 56.2% of faeces examined. These included: Alaria alata (2.2%), taeniid eggs (11.2%), Toxocara canis (5.6%), Toxascaris leonina (1.1%), Eucoleus aerophilus (14.6%), Ancylostoma caninum (12.3%), Uncinaria stenocephala (37%) and unidentified roundworm eggs of the family Strongyloididae (1.1%). Eucoleus aerophilus is recorded for the first time from Poland. The results are compared with the helminth fauna of other wolf populations in Europe.

scholarly journals Parasitic contamination of urban and rural environments in the Slovak Republic: dog’s excrements as a source

2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 273-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Papajová ◽  
J. Pipiková ◽  
J. Papaj ◽  
A. Čižmár
Keyword(s):  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Rural Environments ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
One Year ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

AbstractThe objective of this study was to determine the possibility of soil contamination with propagative stages of intestinal endoparasites at different public places (public parks, playgrounds, sandpits, sidewalks, road sides). In a one-year-study, totally 578 dog’s faecal samples from 8 towns (Košice, Trebišov, Veľké Kapušany, Prešov, Snina, Levoča, Zvolen and Trenčín) and 3 villages (Dlhé Stráže, Dravce, Valaliky) were examined for the presence of parasitic germs. 29.9 % of faecal samples were positive. Eight different species of intestinal parasites with following incidence were detected: Toxocara canis (11.9 %), Trichuris vulpis (8.5 %), Ancylostomatidae (8.1 %), Taenia spp. (4.0 %), Toxascaris leonina (3.1 %), Capillaria spp. (1.0 %), Dipylidium caninum (0.2 %) and Coccidia oocysts (0.2 %). Additionally 285 sandpits were examined. Sand samples were collected from Košice (136), Zvolen (38), Trenčín (36), Prešov (30), Veľké Kapušany (24), Snina (15), and village Valaliky (6). The parasitic eggs occurence in the sandpits was as follows: Toxocara spp. (11.8 %), Ancylostomatidae (1.1 %), Taenia type (0.7 %) and Trichuris spp. (0.4 %). The occurrence of Toxocara spp. varied between the urban and rural environments. The highest number of Toxocara spp. was found in village Valaliky (33.3 %) whereas cities showed lesser prevalence (Prešov — 10 %, Košice — 7.4 %, Trenčín — 5.6 %, Zvolen — 5.3 %, Veľké Kapušany — 4.2 %). The epidemiological aspects and health risk factors are also discussed.

scholarly journals Різноманіття паразитів м’ясоїдних тварин на території м. Дніпропетровськ

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
О. О. Boyko ◽  
L. I. Faly ◽  
V. V. Brygadyrenko
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Spirocerca Lupi ◽  
Dipylidium Caninum ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis

In Dnipropetrovsk sity (Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk region) in carnivorous animals 10 species of parasites (helminths and coccidia) were found: Uncinaria sp., Ancylostoma sp., Dictyocaulus immitis (Nematoda, Strongylata), Strongyloides stercoralis (Nematoda, Rhabditata), Spirocerca lupi (Nematoda, Spirurata), Toxocara canis (Nematoda, Ascaridata), Trichuris vulpis (Nematoda, Trichurata), Dipylidium caninum (Cestoda, Hymenolepidata), Cystoisospora sp. and Toxoplasma gondii (Sporozoa, Coccidia). In soil S. stercoralisand Uncinaria sp. weredominanted. In most carnivorous animals registered in L. Globa park and T. Shevchenko park the S. stercoralisand Uncinaria sp., Cystoisosporasp. and T. gondii were found.

Helminth parasites in the endangered Ethiopian wolf,Canis simensis

2014 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 487-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. van Kesteren ◽  
K.J. Piggott ◽  
T. Bengui ◽  
S.B. Kubri ◽  
A. Mastin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Location ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Dilution Method ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Wildlife Species ◽  
Helminth Eggs ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Sampling Season

AbstractEthiopian wolves,Canis simensis, are an endangered carnivore endemic to the Ethiopian highlands. Although previous studies have focused on aspects of Ethiopian wolf biology, including diet, territoriality, reproduction and infectious diseases such as rabies, little is known of their helminth parasites. In the current study, faecal samples were collected from 94 wild Ethiopian wolves in the Bale Mountains of southern Ethiopia, between August 2008 and February 2010, and were screened for the presence of helminth eggs using a semi-quantitative volumetric dilution method with microscopy. We found that 66 of the 94 faecal samples (70.2%) contained eggs from at least one group of helminths, includingCapillaria,Toxocara,Trichuris, ancylostomatids,Hymenolepisand taeniids. Eggs ofCapillariasp. were found most commonly, followed byTrichurissp., ancylostomatid species andToxocaraspecies. Three samples containedHymenolepissp. eggs, which were likely artefacts from ingested prey species. Four samples contained taeniid eggs, one of which was copro-polymerase chain reaction (copro-PCR) and sequence positive forEchinococcus granulosus, suggesting a spillover from a domestic parasite cycle into this wildlife species. Associations between presence/absence ofCapillaria,ToxocaraandTrichuriseggs were found; and egg burdens ofToxocaraand ancylostomatids were found to be associated with geographical location and sampling season.

scholarly journals Contamination of Sandpits with Soil-Transmitted Helminths Eggs in an Urban Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-63
Author(s):  
J. Bystrianska ◽  
I. Papajová ◽  
J. Šoltys ◽  
N. Sasáková
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
Helminth Eggs ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
The Family ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

Abstract The aim of this study was to monitor the occurrence of the propagative stages of intestinal endoparasites in dog excrements collected within the close proximity of sandpits in an urban environment (Košice, Slovakia) and to determine the level of sandpits contamination with soil-transmitted helminths (STHs). A total of 201 dog faecal samples were examined for the presence of helminth eggs with 10.95 % of the samples being positive. In faeces the most prevalent eggs were those of Toxocara canis (7.46 %). The contamination of sand with STH eggs in 84 sandpits was also investigated. Toxocara spp. eggs were found in 21.43 % of the sandpits. The eggs from the family Ancylostomatidae and Toxascaris leonina were also present. Taenia type eggs and Trichuris sp. eggs occurred less frequently. In some samples, not only monoinfection but also co-infection with eggs of 2‒3 helminth species were detected. In conclusion, the environmental contamination of sandpits with STHs eggs might pose a significant threat to the public health.

scholarly journals Intestinal helminths in Iberian wolves (Canis lupus signatus) from Northwest Spain

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Muñoz ◽  
Pedro Luis Ramos ◽  
Elena Carretón ◽  
Alicia Diosdado ◽  
Javier González-Miguel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Canis Lupus ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Color Structure ◽  
Flotation Technique ◽  
Feeding And Social Behavior ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Canis Lupus Signatus ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

Background: We present a study about helminth parasites in wolf (Canis lupus signatus) from Sierra de la Culebra, a protected area in the Northwest of Spain, where is the largest population of wolves of the Spanish territory and one of the largest in Western Europe. Materials and Methods: To this aim, 93 fecal samples were collected during May and June of 2013 using 33% zinc sulphate flotation technique and classified based on their morphology, color, structure and size. Results: Parasites were present in 66.67% of the samples and classified as Eucoleus aerophilus (50.54%), Strongyloides sp. (27%), Ancylostomidae gen. sp. (19.35%), Toxocara Canis (10.75%), Taeniidae gen. sp. (9.68%), Trichuris vulpis (9.68%) and Toxascaris leonina (2.15%). Their distributions were very heterogeneous with the highest prevalence being in Northwest Spain. These differences found can be attributed to local environmental factors (ambient temperature, humidity) as well as animal feeding and social behavior. Conclusion: A wide helminthofauna is observed in the studied wolves, similar to other studies carried out in Europe (Estonia, Finland, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden). In addition, this study constitutes the first description of the presence of Strongyloides sp. in Iberian wolf in Spain.

scholarly journals Wild carnivores as source of zoonotic helminths in north-eastern Italy

2008 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Cerbo ◽  
M. Manfredi ◽  
M. Bregoli ◽  
N. Milone ◽  
M. Cova
Keyword(s):  
Echinococcus Multilocularis ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Red Foxes ◽  
Wild Carnivores ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis

AbstractTwo hundreds and sixty red foxes, eighteen badgers and eight stone martens from north-eastern Italy were examined for zoonotic parasites by SCT, with particular attention to Trichinella sp. and Echinococcus multilocularis. No adult worms of E. multilocularis were observed in the intestine of red foxes or mustelids. Out of 223 fox faecal samples analysed by a commercial CA-ELISA, 5.8 % was positive to Echinococcus coproantigens. Trichinella sp. was detected by digestion of muscle in 1.2 % of examined foxes (2/172), but not in mustelids (0/11). Toxocara canis, responsible for human toxocarosis, resulted to be common in fox population (48.5 %). This parasite was found both in young (53.3 % of cubs and 61.9 % of sub-adults) and in adult animals (42.7 %). Other zoonotic parasites as Uncinaria stenocephala (52.3 %) and Trichuris vulpis (0.4 %) were detected in fox populations.

scholarly journals The first record of Spirocerca lupi (Rudolphi, 1809) (Spirocercidae, Nematoda) from Poland based on faecal analysis of wolf (Canis lupus L.)

2007 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 230-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Szczęsna ◽  
M. Popiołek
Keyword(s):  
Canis Lupus ◽  
First Record ◽  
Helminth Fauna ◽  
Distribution Range ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Spirocerca Lupi ◽  
The Third ◽  
Faecal Analysis

AbstractDuring studies on the helminth fauna of wolves inhabiting natural ecosystems of Poland, 86 scats were examined. All the samples were collected in the autumn of 2005. Spirocerca lupi was detected with decantation and flotation techniques. The prevalence was 2.32 %. This is the first record of the parasite from Poland and the third case of its occurrence in the wolf (Canis lupus L.) within its distribution range.

A survey of intestinal helminths of well-cared-for dogs in Jamaica, and their potential public health significance

1989 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. D. Robinson ◽  
D. L. Thompson ◽  
J. F. Lindo
Keyword(s):  
Infection Intensity ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Multiple Infection ◽  
Spirocerca Lupi ◽  
Life Cycle Stages ◽  
Health Significance ◽  
N 93 ◽  
High Level ◽  
Potential Public Health ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis

ABSTRACTThis study investigates the level of helminthic infestation in better-cared-for dogs in a middle-class community in suburban Kingston. A canine zoographic study was conducted, and fresh faecal deposits were collected and analysed for helminth life-cycle stages. The survey indicated that 73% (n=93) of households in the study area owned one dog or more (mean=1·4). Resident's attitudes towards canine management suggested that the dog population was, in general, restricted to the residential estate, and most owners claimed to have dewormed their dogs at least as young animals. Of 141 faecal specimens, 58% contained eggs or larvae of one or more of eight helminths: Uncinaria stenocephala (26%), Ancylostoma sp. (23%), Trichuris vulpis (9%), Toxocara canis (8%), Spirocerca lupi (6%), Strongyloides sp. (6%), Apophallus sp. (4%) and taeniids (1%). There was a high level of multiple infection in the host animals, with approximately one fifth of the infected samples containing three or more helminth types. Infection intensity was apparently low, but some dogs harboured heavy worm loads.

A survey on the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of dogs in the area of Thessaloniki, Greece

1988 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. T. Haralabidis ◽  
M. G. Papazachariadou ◽  
A. F. Koutinas ◽  
T. S. Rallis
Keyword(s):  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Linguatula Serrata ◽  
Spirocerca Lupi ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Internal Parasites ◽  
Healthy Dogs ◽  
Trichuris Vulpis ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina ◽  
Group 1

ABSTRACTFaecal specimens randomly taken from 232 healthy dogs living in the area of Thessaloniki were screened for internal parasites. In 39·2% of the examined dogs excretion of Sarcocystis bovicanis (1·3%), Isospora ohioensis/burrowsi (3·9%), Giardia lamblia (0·8%), Hammondia heydorni (0·4%), Dicrocoelium dendriticum (0·8%) Diplopylidium nolleri (0·4%), Joyeuxiella pasqualei (0·8%), taeniids (0·4%), Toxocara canis (22·4%), Toxascaris leonina (1·3%), Uncinaria stenocephala (3·0%), Trichuris vulpis (2·6%), Spirocerca lupi (0·4%), or Linguatula serrata (0·4%) was detected. The overall rate of infection did not show any significant difference concerning sex or age. T. canis, however, was significantly more often found in the youngest age group (1–3 months).

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