A longitudinal study on the occurrence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in dogs during their first year of life
Abstract Background The primary aim of this study was to obtain more knowledge about the occurrence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in young dogs in Norway. The occurrence of these parasites was investigated in a longitudinal study by repeated faecal sampling of dogs between 1 and 12 months of age (l...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:ea47901c595846dda5567339713a839b 2023-05-15T17:43:35+02:00 A longitudinal study on the occurrence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in dogs during their first year of life Gjerde Bjørn K Hamnes Inger S Robertson Lucy J 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1186/1751-0147-49-22 https://doaj.org/article/ea47901c595846dda5567339713a839b EN eng BMC http://www.actavetscand.com/content/49/1/22 https://doaj.org/toc/1751-0147 doi:10.1186/1751-0147-49-22 1751-0147 https://doaj.org/article/ea47901c595846dda5567339713a839b Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, Vol 49, Iss 1, p 22 (2007) Veterinary medicine SF600-1100 article 2007 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1186/1751-0147-49-22 2022-12-31T04:20:47Z Abstract Background The primary aim of this study was to obtain more knowledge about the occurrence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in young dogs in Norway. The occurrence of these parasites was investigated in a longitudinal study by repeated faecal sampling of dogs between 1 and 12 months of age (litter samples and individual samples). The dogs were privately owned and from four large breeds. Individual faecal samples were collected from 290 dogs from 57 litters when the dogs were approximately 3, 4, 6, and 12 months old. In addition, pooled samples were collected from 43 of the litters, and from 42 of the mother bitches, when the puppies were approximately 1 and/or 2 months old. Methods The samples were purified by sucrose gradient flotation concentration and examined by immunofluorescent staining. Results 128 (44.1%) of the young dogs had one or more Cryptosporidium positive samples, whilst 60 (20.7%) dogs had one or more Giardia positive samples. The prevalence of the parasites varied with age. For Cryptosporidium , the individual prevalence was between 5.1% and 22.5%, with the highest level in dogs < 6 months old, and declining with age. For Giardia , the individual prevalence was between 6.0% and 11.4%, with the highest level in dogs > 6 months old, but the differences between age groups were not statistically significant. Significant differences in prevalences were found in relation to geographic location of the dogs. Both parasites occurred at low prevalences in Northern Norway. Conclusion Both Cryptosporidium and Giardia are common in Norwegian dogs, with Cryptosporidium more prevalent than Giardia . Prevalences of the parasites were found to be influenced by age, geographical location, and infection status before weaning. Article in Journal/Newspaper Northern Norway Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Norway Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 49 1 |
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Abstract Background The primary aim of this study was to obtain more knowledge about the occurrence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in young dogs in Norway. The occurrence of these parasites was investigated in a longitudinal study by repeated faecal sampling of dogs between 1 and 12 months of age (litter samples and individual samples). The dogs were privately owned and from four large breeds. Individual faecal samples were collected from 290 dogs from 57 litters when the dogs were approximately 3, 4, 6, and 12 months old. In addition, pooled samples were collected from 43 of the litters, and from 42 of the mother bitches, when the puppies were approximately 1 and/or 2 months old. Methods The samples were purified by sucrose gradient flotation concentration and examined by immunofluorescent staining. Results 128 (44.1%) of the young dogs had one or more Cryptosporidium positive samples, whilst 60 (20.7%) dogs had one or more Giardia positive samples. The prevalence of the parasites varied with age. For Cryptosporidium , the individual prevalence was between 5.1% and 22.5%, with the highest level in dogs < 6 months old, and declining with age. For Giardia , the individual prevalence was between 6.0% and 11.4%, with the highest level in dogs > 6 months old, but the differences between age groups were not statistically significant. Significant differences in prevalences were found in relation to geographic location of the dogs. Both parasites occurred at low prevalences in Northern Norway. Conclusion Both Cryptosporidium and Giardia are common in Norwegian dogs, with Cryptosporidium more prevalent than Giardia . Prevalences of the parasites were found to be influenced by age, geographical location, and infection status before weaning. |
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A longitudinal study on the occurrence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in dogs during their first year of life |
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A longitudinal study on the occurrence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in dogs during their first year of life |
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A longitudinal study on the occurrence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in dogs during their first year of life |
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A longitudinal study on the occurrence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in dogs during their first year of life |
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A longitudinal study on the occurrence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in dogs during their first year of life |
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longitudinal study on the occurrence of cryptosporidium and giardia in dogs during their first year of life |
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