Gastrointestinal parasites of dogs (Canis familiaris) in Maiduguri, Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria: Risk factors and zoonotic implications for human health

Research (Published online: 28-07-2019)

33. Gastrointestinal parasites of dogs (Canis familiaris) in Maiduguri, Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria: Risk factors and zoonotic implications for human health

Kingsley Uwakwe Ezema, Samson Anjikwi Malgwi, Mohammed Kyari Zango, Falmata Kyari, Salamatu Mohammed Tukur, Ali Mohammed and Babagana Kachalla Kayeri

Veterinary World, 12(7): 1150-1153

Kingsley Uwakwe Ezema: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

Samson Anjikwi Malgwi: Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

Mohammed Kyari Zango: Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

Falmata Kyari: Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

Salamatu Mohammed Tukur: Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

Ali Mohammed: Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

Babagana Kachalla Kayeri: Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.1150-1153

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Article history: Received: 10-03-2019, Accepted: 10-06-2019, Published online: 28-07-2019

Corresponding author: Samson Anjikwi Malgwi

E-mail: samsonmalgwi@unimaid.edu.ng

Citation: Ezema KU, Malgwi SA, Zango MK, Kyari F, Tukur SM, Mohammed A, Kayeri BK (2019) Gastrointestinal parasites of dogs (Canis familiaris) in Maiduguri, Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria: Risk factors and zoonotic implications for human health, Veterinary World, 12(7): 1150-1153.

Abstract

Aim: This study was designed to investigate the prevalence, associated risk factors, and zoonotic implications of gastrointestinal parasites of dogs in Maiduguri, Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria.

Materials and Methods: A total of 200 rectal fecal samples were collected from dogs in Maiduguri for coprological examination using the saturated sodium chloride floatation technique. Detection of eggs or oocyst was done on the basis of keys of identification of parasites based on the morphology and size of eggs or oocyst.

Results: The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of dogs was 31.5% (63/200) in Maiduguri. The prevalence of the infection was higher in young, male dogs kept outdoor in terms of age, sex, and management; the difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). The parasites detected in Maiduguri include Ancylostoma spp., Toxocara spp., Dipylidium spp., Isospora spp., and Taenia spp., with Ancylostoma spp. (16%) having the highest prevalence rate.

Conclusion: Gastrointestinal parasites have high prevalence in Maiduguri and constitute potential risk to human health because all genera of parasites detected in the study area are of public health importance.

Keywords: coprological examination, gastrointestinal parasites, prevalence, zoonoses.