BACKGROUND Humans can get infected through direct or indirect contact with infective stages of zoonotic parasites shed to the environment through dog faeces. OBJECTIVES This study was designed to investigate the presence of gastrointestinal parasites present in dog faeces shed on the street of Ibadan metropolis, one of the largest cities in Africa. METHODS Twenty-three locations were random...

The effects of gastrointestinal parasties on feed intake and growth is well-established. emphasis here raising awareness that parasites do have body compositon meat quality atrributes. Body composition refers to the acceptable balance lean fat ratio when animals were parasitised or they free parasites. Rejection carcases due parasitism also covered. It was concluded parasitic infections at subc...

A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2011 to April 2012 on a total of 384 pigs from two privately owned intensive farms in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The objectives of the study were to identify and determine the prevalence of common parasites of pigs. For the determination of gastrointestinal (GIT) parasites, faecal samples were collected from the study animals and subjected to standar...

Background and Aim: Canine gastrointestinal tract (GIT) parasites are of public health veterinary concern harmful to both humans animals. The risk transmitting GIT can be minimized depending on dog owners’ knowledge management practices. Therefore, this study aimed assess general practices regarding parasites. Materials Methods: A structured questionnaire containing 10-point Likert statements w...

BACKGROUND Cryptosporidiosis has been shown to be a common cause of diarrhoea in both immunocompetent and immunosuppressed individuals. There are very few data on the distribution of Cryptosporidium parvum along the gastrointestinal tract. AIMS To evaluate the location of Cryptosporidium parasites in the digestive tract of patients with AIDS. METHODS Gastrointestinal localisation of C parvu...