Prevalence of toxocariasis and echinococcosis among dogs in the Niger Delta.
A sample of 60 dogs in the Port Harcourt area of the Niger Delta was examined for intestinal parasites. The high prevalence rates of Toxocara canis (56.6%) and Echinococcus granulosus (85.0%) in the area are discussed in relation to public health. Other parasites found in dogs include Toxascaris leonina (3.3%), Uncinaria stenocephala (70.0%), Dipylidium caninum (88.3%), Trichuris vulpis (56.7%), Ancylostoma caninum (65.0%) and Taenia hydatigenia (43.3%).
D000818:Animals; D001196:Ascariasis / Q000662:veterinary*; D004197:Disease Reservoirs; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004285:Dogs; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*; D006373:Helminthiasis / Q000453:epidemiology; D006374:Helminthiasis, Animal; D009549:Nigeria; D014120:Toxocariasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*