Identifying Zoonotic Parasites in Domiciled and Non‐Domiciled Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) Within an Urban Zone of the Eastern State of Mexico
ABSTRACT Background There are over 42 million dogs in Mexico, with a significant population living on the streets, especially in the State of Mexico. These dogs can act as carriers of zoonotic pathogens, placing children and individuals with chronic diseases or immunodeficiencies at risk. Objectives...
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| author | José Salcedo‐Jiménez Yazmín Alcala‐Canto Julio Segura‐Tinoco Ernestina Valadez‐Moctezuma Juan José Pérez‐Rivero |
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| description | ABSTRACT Background There are over 42 million dogs in Mexico, with a significant population living on the streets, especially in the State of Mexico. These dogs can act as carriers of zoonotic pathogens, placing children and individuals with chronic diseases or immunodeficiencies at risk. Objectives To evaluate the prevalence of zoonotic parasites in feral and domestic dogs in the urban area of the eastern State of Mexico and assess their potential impact on public health. Methods The study was conducted from July 2022 to March 2023 in the urban area located in the eastern region of the State of Mexico. A total of 134 samples of dog faces were collected through convenience sampling, from both domiciled and non‐domiciled dogs. Results Fifty‐one dogs were identified with Ancylostomatidae family (38.1%, 95% CI: 27.0%–52.1%), 10 with Toxocara spp. (7.5%, 95% CI: 3.6%–13.3%), 7 with Dipylidium caninum (5.5%, 95% CI: 2.1%–10.5%), 8 with Cystoisospora spp. (6.0%, 95% CI: 2.6%–11.4%), 6 with Giardia spp. (4.5%, 95% CI: 1.7‐9.5%) and 2 positive cases for Hymenolepis spp. (1.5%, 95% CI: 0.2%–5.3%) were identified. Conclusions This study highlights a public health concern related to non‐domiciled dogs, which can serve as carriers of zoonotic parasites. Interactions among non‐domiciled dogs, domiciled dogs and humans heighten the risk of transmission. Implementing prevention, control and awareness strategies is crucial to reduce the spread of these parasites. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d12e53f4908f448ca920112daaa8eb4f2025-01-20T17:16:44ZengWileyVeterinary Medicine and Science2053-10952024-11-01106n/an/a10.1002/vms3.70059Identifying Zoonotic Parasites in Domiciled and Non‐Domiciled Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) Within an Urban Zone of the Eastern State of MexicoJosé Salcedo‐Jiménez0Yazmín Alcala‐Canto1Julio Segura‐Tinoco2Ernestina Valadez‐Moctezuma3Juan José Pérez‐Rivero4Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias de la Producción y de la Salud Animal Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Ciudad de Mexico MexicoDepartamento de Parasitología Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Ciudad de Mexico MexicoDepartamento de Parasitología Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Ciudad de Mexico MexicoDepartamento de Fitotecnia Universidad Autónoma Chapingo Texcoco MexicoDepartamento de Producción Agrícola y Animal Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Coyoacan MexicoABSTRACT Background There are over 42 million dogs in Mexico, with a significant population living on the streets, especially in the State of Mexico. These dogs can act as carriers of zoonotic pathogens, placing children and individuals with chronic diseases or immunodeficiencies at risk. Objectives To evaluate the prevalence of zoonotic parasites in feral and domestic dogs in the urban area of the eastern State of Mexico and assess their potential impact on public health. Methods The study was conducted from July 2022 to March 2023 in the urban area located in the eastern region of the State of Mexico. A total of 134 samples of dog faces were collected through convenience sampling, from both domiciled and non‐domiciled dogs. Results Fifty‐one dogs were identified with Ancylostomatidae family (38.1%, 95% CI: 27.0%–52.1%), 10 with Toxocara spp. (7.5%, 95% CI: 3.6%–13.3%), 7 with Dipylidium caninum (5.5%, 95% CI: 2.1%–10.5%), 8 with Cystoisospora spp. (6.0%, 95% CI: 2.6%–11.4%), 6 with Giardia spp. (4.5%, 95% CI: 1.7‐9.5%) and 2 positive cases for Hymenolepis spp. (1.5%, 95% CI: 0.2%–5.3%) were identified. Conclusions This study highlights a public health concern related to non‐domiciled dogs, which can serve as carriers of zoonotic parasites. Interactions among non‐domiciled dogs, domiciled dogs and humans heighten the risk of transmission. Implementing prevention, control and awareness strategies is crucial to reduce the spread of these parasites.https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70059domiciled dogferal dogparasitespublic healthzoonosis |
| spellingShingle | José Salcedo‐Jiménez Yazmín Alcala‐Canto Julio Segura‐Tinoco Ernestina Valadez‐Moctezuma Juan José Pérez‐Rivero Identifying Zoonotic Parasites in Domiciled and Non‐Domiciled Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) Within an Urban Zone of the Eastern State of Mexico Veterinary Medicine and Science domiciled dog feral dog parasites public health zoonosis |
| title | Identifying Zoonotic Parasites in Domiciled and Non‐Domiciled Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) Within an Urban Zone of the Eastern State of Mexico |
| title_full | Identifying Zoonotic Parasites in Domiciled and Non‐Domiciled Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) Within an Urban Zone of the Eastern State of Mexico |
| title_fullStr | Identifying Zoonotic Parasites in Domiciled and Non‐Domiciled Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) Within an Urban Zone of the Eastern State of Mexico |
| title_full_unstemmed | Identifying Zoonotic Parasites in Domiciled and Non‐Domiciled Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) Within an Urban Zone of the Eastern State of Mexico |
| title_short | Identifying Zoonotic Parasites in Domiciled and Non‐Domiciled Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) Within an Urban Zone of the Eastern State of Mexico |
| title_sort | identifying zoonotic parasites in domiciled and non domiciled dogs canis lupus familiaris within an urban zone of the eastern state of mexico |
| topic | domiciled dog feral dog parasites public health zoonosis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70059 |
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