Frequência de parasitas gastrointestinais em cães e gatos do município de Londrina, PR, com enfoque em saúde pública

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of gastrointestinal parasites in dogs and cats of Londrina, Paraná. A survey of the results of fecal examinations, by the technique Faust, Willis,Hoffmann and / or direct examination, performed in routine Laboratory of Parasitology, Department ofVeterinary Preventive Medicine, State University of Londrina in the period January 2000 to December 2011 and the Clinical Laboratory Veterinary January 2008 to December 2011. Were analyzed 2668 fecal samples, of which 2290 (85.83%) of dogs and 378 (14.17%) of cats. Of the total, 851 (37,16%) dogs and 166 (43,91%) feline samples were positive for at least one parasite. Isospora spp. was the most frequent in both species with 8.82% of infected dogs and 11.64% of infected cats. Regarding the form of infection, 740 (86.96%) dogs and 139 (83.73%) cats had single infection, while 111 (13.04%) dogs and 27 (16.27%) cats had multiple infection gastrointestinal parasites. The ocurrence of a significant number of parasites and the close contact between animals and humans demonstrates the need for a more effective and specific control, whereas reducing animal load and consequently of the environment, decreases human exposure to important zoonoses.