Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Canines of the Centro de Rescate Integral Animal Riobamba
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Dogs are humans' most cosmopolitan pets and, as such, a means of zoonotic transmission of parasites to their caregivers or owners. Therefore, the objective of the study was to evaluate the epistemology of gastrointestinal parasites in canines from the Centro de Rescate Integral Animal Riobamba (CRIAR). 40 clinically healthy dogs of both sexes were sampled. The fecal samples were subjected to two analysis techniques, saline flotation in saturated saline solution for the identification of specimens using and the modified McMaster technique for the quantification of oocysts/ova per gram of feces (HPG-OPG). Eight different species of gastrointestinal parasites were detected, being both Uncinaria stenocephala and Ancylostoma sp The most abundant, with a prevalence of 30% and 22.5%, respectively, also being present the species Cystoisospora canis (17.5%) and Toxocara canis (12.5%). In the case of Capillaria aerophila the prevalence was 7.5% and in Cryptosporidium parvum (5%). Less frequently, cases infected with Giardia lamblia and Echinococcus granulosus were identified with a prevalence of 2.5% in both cases. Concurrent infection with more than one species of gastrointestinal parasites was a common finding in dogs. The need to improve CRIAR's veterinary care is evident. In addition, defining the risk factors for transmission of zoonotic helminths to humans, and proposing public education programs on the proper care of dogs, personal hygiene by dog trainers and owners.
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Vanessa Liseth Tierra-Carrasco , Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi - Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3789-9308
Zootechnician Engineer and Master of Veterinary Sciences, professional experience as a technician at the BIOMAX Feed Company, Technician and Anesthesiologist at the Riobamba Comprehensive Animal Rescue Center – Municipality of Riobamba, Technician in the Planning Directorate Local Economic Development Subprocess – Municipality of Riobamba.
Dedicated to providing professional services in both the public and private spheres, on topics related to my profession.
Edilberto Chacó-Marcheco, Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi - Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9590-6451
Professor and Senior Researcher in the Veterinary Medicine Course, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Technical University of Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Doctor in Veterinary Sciences (Ph.D.), University of Granma, Cuba. University Specialist in the Conservation and Use of Local Domestic Animal Breeds in Traditional Farming Systems, University of Córdoba, Spain. Doctor in Veterinary Medicine, University of Granma, Cuba. Participation in research projects related to the Conservation of Ibero-American Creole Animal Genetic Resources; Production and Animal Health. With articles and books published in prestigious databases. Editorial member and referee of national and international scientific journals of the Web of Science; Scopus; SciELO, etc.
Blanca Mercedes Toro-Molina , Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi - Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3772-5200
Professor and Senior Researcher in the Veterinary Medicine Career, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Technical University of Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Magister Clinical and Canine Surgery, Agrarian University of Ecuador. Master in Production Management, Technical University of Cotopaxi. Doctor in Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, University of Guayaquil. Participation in research projects related to Animal Health and Production. With articles and books published in prestigious databases.
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