Zoonotic toxocariasis is increasingly prominent as knowledge of its insidious impact on
human health accumulates. Toxocara canis dominates research attention, with Toxocara …

Abstract The Tropical Council for Companion Animal Parasites Ltd.(TroCCAP) is a not-for-
profit organisation whose mission is to independently inform, guide and make best-practice …

Objective To systemically estimate the prevalence of Toxocara spp. eggs in park soils in
Latin America. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to evaluate …

Infections caused by parasitic helminths rank among the most prevalent infections of
humans and animals. Toxocariasis, caused by nematodes of the genus Toxocara, is one of …

Neotropical wild felids (NWF) are obligate carnivore species present in Central and South
America, and some are considered endangered due to constantly decreasing populations …

Dogs and cats are frequently affected by gastrointestinal parasites of medical and veterinary
concern. The correct diagnosis is pivotal to the treatment outcome, reducing the risk of …

A total of 85 faecal samples of domestic dogs were collected from six localities, including
Birine, Sidi Ladjel, Dar Chioukh, Aïn Maâbed, Aïn El-Ibel and Djelfa city from province of …

In many countries, urban areas are commonly contaminated with canine feces that spread
parasites, a situation related to the natural and social environment. Dogs having free access …

Purpose Toxocara canis is a common intestinal nematode parasite of dogs with recognized
zoonotic potential in tropical countries. The purpose of this study was to determine the …

In many countries worldwide, cats–revered and reviled–have become “man's really best
friend.” In the following chapter the public health relevance of cats will be highlighted by …