Evaluation of the zoonotic potential of invasions of carnivores in a number of regions of St. Petersburg and the Lenigrad region

The last large-scale study of the parasite fauna cats and dogs in St. Petersburg was carried out by Prozorov A.M. However, since then, according to sociological surveys, number animals large cities Russia has increased significantly, no new studies on parasitic diseases carnivores have been conducted. As pets increases, so does population. Of particular danger are zoonotic invasions, toxocariasis, dipilidiosis toxoplasmosis. In process studying species composition parasites carnivores, material from 608 a districts Leningrad region examined. result, extensiveness invasion established, which amounted 23.7% (in 11.5%, - 12.2%). Cat toxocariasis is registered every district first place terms frequency occurrence, with exception Kalininsky Petersburg. most common infestation dogs, as well cats, all studied areas prevalence centers for helping homeless owners 26.5% 7.7%, respectively, contributes contamination environment toxocara eggs. Dipylidiasis rare (extensiveness 0.2%) but not completely ruled out. analysis led conclusion that infection invasions preserved, therefore, it necessary carry timely fight against carnivorous people, both animals, cats. It also increase level people's knowledge about parasites, methods prevention, humans invasive infections.