Parasites of Dogs from Indian Settlements in Northwestern Canada: A Survey with Public Health Implications

A total of 959 faecal samples were obtained from dogs in 12 native communities in Northern Saskatchewan, Central and Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. All samples were examined using a flotation technique. Samples from an area of endemic human amoebic infections were also examined by a...

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Main Authors: Unruh, D. H. A., King, J. E., Allen, J. R., Eaton, R. D. P.
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1973
Subjects:
Articles
Northwest Territories
Canada
Indian
Online Access:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1319720
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4265550
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Summary:A total of 959 faecal samples were obtained from dogs in 12 native communities in Northern Saskatchewan, Central and Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. All samples were examined using a flotation technique. Samples from an area of endemic human amoebic infections were also examined by a formol-ether sedimentation method. Eighteen necropsies were performed.

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