Black-pigmented bacteria are one of the neglected species to cause periodontal disease in cats, and they also zoonotic agents that pose an infection risk humans. In this study, we aimed determine presence Porphyromonas gingivalis, gulae Prevotella nigrescens oral microbiota pet stray cats. Dental swab samples were taken from 25 cats with symptoms then investigated by multiplex polymeras...

Aim: This serological survey was undertaken to estimate the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in two populations of dogs (stray and owned dogs) in Grenada. Dogs get infected with oocysts voided from cats, definitive hosts of T. gondii. In dogs, T. gondii causes subclinical to clinical disease. Earlier studies conducted in Grenada on a small population of owned dogs showed evidence of exposure to ...

This study aimed to explore the context and characteristics of domestic cats’ (Felis catus) attacking their owners or other pets probable risk factors. A survey was targeted persons perceiving that cat attacked people or/and animals. Only no-stray, healthy information were included. 48 questions covered general owners, type house; age sex, color, medical record cats; on which aggression pet too...

Abstract: In order to increase the power rating of electric vehicles, insulated gate bipolar translator (IGBT) modules with multiple power terminals are usually adopted. The transient current sharing of the same polarity power terminals is related to the stray inductance in the branches of the bus-bar. Based on the laminated bus-bar of a three-phase inverter in the electric vehicles that consis...

Canine and feline hookworm infection is endemic in many countries with zoonotic transmission representing a potentially significant public health concern. However, there is limited data available on the zoonotic transmission of canine and feline hookworms in China. This study was conducted to evaluate the zoonotic risk of Ancylostoma ceylanicum isolated from stray dogs and cats in Guangzhou, so...

The colony of urban stray cats living in the Rio de Janeiro zoological garden was studied in order to develop a population and health control program. As many cats as possible were captured during two months (47 animals) and were classified according to gender, age, weight and coat markings. They were submitted to a general health evaluation, examined for the presence of ectoparasites and sent ...

Canids are reservoir for some zoonoses helminthic disease. They are one of main public health problem. Theaim of this study was to ascertain frequency of gastrointestinal helminthic infection of stray dogs in Zabol city,southeaster of Iran. In this descriptive study, 30 stray dogs were euthanized, intestine was removed by necropsy.Then, the intestines was opened by scalpel and their contents pa...

OBJECTIVE To gather data on cats living in US households, document their neuter status, and identify demographic characteristics associated with neuter status. DESIGN Cross-sectional, random-digit-dial telephone survey. SAMPLE POPULATION 1,205 adults in the continental United States contacted between April 24, 2007, and May 14, 2007. PROCEDURES Information was gathered by means of compute...

OBJECTIVES A sylvatic rabies outbreak during March 2008 caused two human deaths in the town of Santander de Quilichao in Cauca, Colombia. This article describes the diagnostic laboratory techniques used, the field investigation and focus control used, as well as this outbreak's epidemiological significance and implications for public health. METHODS Rabies was diagnosed by direct immunofluore...

The seroprevalence of human toxoplasmosis has been increasing in Korea, and it is controversial whether cats are an important infection source or not. This study was performed to evaluate the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in a high risk group (cat sitters) and to determine the possible importance of cats as an infection source in Korea. Risk factors, including the age, sex, and ...