Rev. Saúde Pública 2004;22(4):341-343
Ancylostoma and toxocara infestation in dogs and cats impounded on through-fares of S. Paulo, Brazil
DOI: 10.1590/S0034-89101988000400010
Feces, collected after the killing of 9,150 dogs and 674 cats caught on throughfares of S. Paulo City, Brazil, and impounded, were examined for evidence of Ancylostomidae and Ascaridae parasites by the direct Willis’ and sedimentation methods. The present article relates to material collected during the period 1980-1985. The following infestation rates were discovered: 59.83% of dogs and 22.26% of cats were found to have Toxocara sp. ova.
Ancylostoma and toxocara infestation in dogs and cats impounded on through-fares of S. Paulo, Brazil
Keywords: Dog diseases; Cat diseases; Feces; Ancylostomiasis; Toxocariasis
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