A survey of parasite pathogens in stray dogs from Pudu pasar and Chow Kit area of Kuala Lumpur

Jamnah O., . and Chandrawathani P., . and Mariappan C., . and Ramlan M., . and Premaalatha B., . and Losheni S., . and Zaini C. M., . and Banumathy G., . A survey of parasite pathogens in stray dogs from Pudu pasar and Chow Kit area of Kuala Lumpur. pp. 130-135. ISSN 2180-3897

Stray dogs are carriers of several zoonotic diseases such as leishmaniasis and canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME) as a result of poor nutrition low hygienic conditions and lack of veterinary care. Thus the Veterinary Research Institute (VRI) conducted a survey to determine the parasite pathogens such as blood protozoans gastrointestinal parasites and ectoparasites in stray dogs with the collaboration of the Kuala Lumpur City Council Pest Control Unit. Skin organ faecal and blood samples were analysed and results indicate that Babesia canis Babesia gibsoni Ehrlichia canis Hepatozoon canis and microfilaria of Dirofilaria immittis are the common parasites species found in the blood and organ samples in 2014. The faecal floatation technique showed the presence ofhelminth ova such as Trichuris Ancylostoma and Toxocara species. All skin samples were positive for Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks. As strays are closely linked to human habitats such as market and housing areas it is vital that stray population control is strategically implemented to safeguard these common zoonotic infections from spreading to humans.

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Abstract

Stray dogs are carriers of several zoonotic diseases such as leishmaniasis and canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME) as a result of poor nutrition low hygienic conditions and lack of veterinary care. Thus the Veterinary Research Institute (VRI) conducted a survey to determine the parasite pathogens such as blood protozoans gastrointestinal parasites and ectoparasites in stray dogs with the collaboration of the Kuala Lumpur City Council Pest Control Unit. Skin organ faecal and blood samples were analysed and results indicate that Babesia canis Babesia gibsoni Ehrlichia canis Hepatozoon canis and microfilaria of Dirofilaria immittis are the common parasites species found in the blood and organ samples in 2014. The faecal floatation technique showed the presence ofhelminth ova such as Trichuris Ancylostoma and Toxocara species. All skin samples were positive for Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks. As strays are closely linked to human habitats such as market and housing areas it is vital that stray population control is strategically implemented to safeguard these common zoonotic infections from spreading to humans.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Parasites
AGROVOC Term:	Pathogens
AGROVOC Term:	Dogs
AGROVOC Term:	Blood sampling
AGROVOC Term:	Microscopy
AGROVOC Term:	Helminths
AGROVOC Term:	Eggs
AGROVOC Term:	Protozoans
AGROVOC Term:	Ectoparasites
AGROVOC Term:	Gastrointestinal diseases
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 06:29
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24739

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