Faecal prevalence, distribution and risk factors associated with canine soil-transmitted helminths contaminating urban parks across Australia
This study reveals a high rate of contamination with cSTHs in dog parks in urban Australia, most of which having proven zoonotic potential. Preventive measures, including awareness-raising educational programmes promoting responsible pet ownership, should be encouraged to minimise the health risks associated with cSTHs for both dogs and humans.PMID:36007621 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijpara.2022.08.001
Source: International Journal for Parasitology - Category: Parasitology Authors: Luca Massetti Anke Wiethoelter Phillip McDonagh Louise Rae Lara Marwedel Frederic Beugnet Vito Colella Rebecca J Traub Source Type: research
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