ReviewClinical techniques in small animal practice2003
Optimal fecal assessment.
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- Gastrointestinal parasites of cats in Egypt: high prevalence high zoonotic risk.BMC veterinary research · 2022Pooled it
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- Chemical Sensors and Biosensors for Point-of-Care Testing of Pets: Opportunities for Individualized Diagnostics of Companion Animals.ACS sensors · 2025Review
- Exploring animal enclosures and parasite interactions in Germany.International journal for parasitology. Parasites and wildlife · 2024Article
- Prevalence of Human and Animal Fasciolosis in Butajira and Gilgel Gibe Health Demographic Surveillance System Sites in Ethiopia.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2023Article
- Further evaluation and validation of the VETSCAN IMAGYST: in-clinic feline and canine fecal parasite detection system integrated with a deep learning algorithm.Parasites & vectors · 2021Article
- The Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites and Seroprevalence ofVeterinary medicine international · 2021Article
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- Evaluation of the VETSCAN IMAGYST: an in-clinic canine and feline fecal parasite detection system integrated with a deep learning algorithm.Parasites & vectors · 2020Article
- A historical review of the techniques of recovery of parasites for their detection in human stools.Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical · 2020Article
- Intestinal lesions in dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome associated with netF-positive Clostridium perfringens type A.Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc · 2018Article
- Which McMaster egg counting technique is the most reliable?Parasitology research · 2011Article
- Laboratory tests for diagnosis of gastrointestinal and pancreatic diseases.Topics in companion animal medicine · 2011Review
- Risk factors for endoparasitism in dogs: retrospective case-control study of 6578 veterinary teaching hospital cases.The Journal of small animal practice · 2009Article
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Abstract
Fecal testing is a common component of most gastrointestinal work-ups. A multitude of diagnostic techniques are available for identifying parasites and pathogens, or showing abnormalities of flora. Optimal fecal assessment involves careful formulation of a differential list based on signalment, history, and clinical signs. Tests should be selected and interpreted based on their relative sensitivity and specificity for specific conditions. It is essential to use effective testing methods for the etiologies of concern. This article reviews the plethora of diagnostic techniques available for fecal assessment. Indications, limitations, and issues of specimen handling for each technique are discussed. The optimal approach to the diagnosis of some common parasites, pathogens, abnormalities of flora, and metabolic conditions are covered.
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