Contaminación de aceras con enteroparásitos caninos en Corrientes, Argentina

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out in order to evaluate the canine parasites contamination in Corrientes city sidewalks. The samples of canine faecal matter proceeding the city were analysed. Samples were processed individually by the following methods: sedimentation through centrifugation and Willis flotation. From 362 samples analized, 58.6% (n = 212) were positive. The species identified were Ancylostoma sp. (41.2%), Toxocara canis (16.0%), coccidios (10.5%), Giardia sp. (5.5%), Trichuris vulpis (4.7%), Diphyllobothriidae (2.8%) and Dipylidium caninum (0.3%). It is stated once again the necessity to stablish rules and strict sanitary and environmental controls.