title: [The prevalence of Toxocara canis (Werner, 1782) in dogs and red foxes in north-west Poland].
abstract: One of the most dangerous parasites, not only for carnivores but also for human being is Toxocara canis. It is presented very commonly all over the world, so spread its into the humans organisms, especially childrens is very easy. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Toxocara canis in dogs and red foxes in area of north-west Poland. The dog coproscopy was provided according to Willis-Schlaff method. Post mortem examination of red foxes was conducted according to Eckert and Amman (1990), Eckert et al. (1991) and Ewald (1993). In examined area dogs were infected with Toxocara canis from 2.67 to 55% (Table 1). The highest prevalence was observed in Gorzów Wielkopolski in its neighborhood (villages) and in urban places. The lowest extensity (2.67%) was determined in urban area of Słupsk city. In examined forest regions the prevalence of Toxocara canis in red foxes was 43% (Table 2). To sum up, north-west Poland is a region where Toxocara canis is common, both in domesticated and wild environment. There should be provided regular monitoring of this zoonozis as well as pharmacological treatment of dogs.
authors.affiliation: Katedra Higieny Zwierzat i Profilaktyki, Akademii Rolniczej w Szczecinie, Szczecin.
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cisek
authors.forename: Alojzy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ramisz
authors.forename: Aleksandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Balicka-Ramisz
authors.forename: Bogumiła
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pilarczyk
authors.forename: Lukasz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Laurans
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000469:parasitology*; D004285:Dogs; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D005589:Foxes / Q000469:parasitology*; D010270:Parasite Egg Count; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012424:Rural Population; D017166:Toxocara canis / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014120:Toxocariasis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000469:parasitology*; D014505:Urban Population