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ALARCON, Z. K; JUYO, V  y  LARROTTA, J. A. EPIDEMIOLOGIC CHARACTERIZATION OF ZOONOTIC GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES IN DOGS WITH OWNER OF THE URBAN AREA OF LA MESA, CUNDINAMARCA. Rev. Med. Vet. Zoot. [online]. 2015, vol.62, n.1, pp.20-36. ISSN 0120-2952.  https://doi.org/10.15446/rfmvz.v62n1.49382.

The aim of this study was to characterize zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites in dogs with owner of the urban area of La Mesa, Cundinamarca. A type survey census was carried out for determining the real population of canines: 1142 dogs; only 897, those offering complete information, were included in the study. A total of 122 canine fecal samples were taken and analyzed through concentration of formalin-ethyl acetate and read by microscopy. The overall prevalence of parasites was 19.67% (24/122). Ancylostomides were the parasites found more frequently (17.21%), followed by Trichuris spp. (1.63%) and Giardia spp. (0.81%). Compared with other studies in Colombia the prevalence found was lower and there weren't cases of multiparasitosis. The presence of parasites in dogs did not show relationship (P > 0.05) with the studied variables (race, age, sex, deworming, vaccinations, drinking water supply and dwelling place). In conclusion, the presence of parasites represent a risk to human and animal health, so it is necessary to implement health and education strategies for La Mesa community and to develop deworming plans and parasitological diagnosis for pets.

Palabras clave : Zoonoses; parasites; prevalence; canines.

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