Background Dipilidiosis is a parasitic disease caused by the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum.
Fleas and, less frequently, lice act as an intermediate host, and their ingestion is required for …

Simple Summary Toxocariasis, caused by species of Toxocara, affects canines, felines,
humans, and other vertebrates. The primary mode of infection is by ingesting embryonated …

Intestinal parasites are involved in the health and wellbeing of cats and some of them, due to
their zoonotic potential, represent a problem for public health. This study aimed to assess …

Background Dipylidium caninum is the causal agent of dipylidiasis affecting mainly cats and
dogs worldwide. Human cases of dipylidiasis are rare, and the diagnosis is prevalently …

Simple Summary Giardia duodenalis is a flagellated protozoan that has been reported
worldwide. Its resistance to adverse climates and its wide host range makes this parasite a …

Intestinal parasites of dogs and cats may affect their health with a significant zoonotic risk to
public health. Therefore, establishing an efficient control program should pass through the …

This study aimed to carry out a molecular screening for the presence of Giardia,
Cryptosporidium, and/or Entamoeba in the feces of pet and stray/feral cats in Jordan. G …

Due to the close bond between humans and companion animals, a thorough understanding
of the diversity of Cryptosporidium species and Giardia assemblages in cats and dogs is …

According to a few parasitological and epidemiological studies, Giardia is the most prevalent
parasitic infection among pet dogs in the city of Medellín, the second-largest city in …

Introduction: Giardia duodenalis, a unicellular, eukaryotic, and flagellated protozoan,
presents two evolutionary forms in its life cycle, namely, trophozoites and cysts. It causes …