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Patsy A Zendejas-Heredia1, Vito Colella1, Maxine L A Macpherson
1These authors contributed equally to this article.
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|August 23, 2022
Summary
Zoonotic hookworm infections, including Ancylostoma ceylanicum, were found in 40.8% of dogs in Grenada. Continued surveillance in dogs and humans is crucial for tropical and subtropical regions in the Americas.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Ancylostoma ceylanicum hookworms are a known cause of human infection in the Asia-Pacific.
- Zoonotic hookworm transmission poses a public health risk in endemic areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of zoonotic hookworm infections in dogs in Grenada.
- To assess the presence of Ancylostoma ceylanicum in the canine population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted in Grenada in 2021.
- Canine fecal samples were analyzed for hookworm infection.
Main Results:
- A high prevalence of hookworm infection was detected in Grenadian dogs, with 40.8% infected.
- Ancylostoma ceylanicum was identified as one of the causative agents of hookworm infection in this dog population.
Conclusions:
- The findings highlight the potential for zoonotic hookworm transmission from dogs to humans in Grenada.
- Regular surveillance of hookworm infections in both canine and human populations is recommended for tropical and subtropical countries in the Americas.
Keywords:
Ancylostoma ceylanicumGrenadaWest Indiesdogsepidemiologyhookwormsparasitessoil-transmitted helminthszoonosesMore Related Videos
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