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ArticleVeterinary world2023

Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in captive mammals at Khon Kaen Zoo, Thailand.

Jirawat Sangpeng, Chatanun Eamudomkarn, Nuttanan Hongsrichan, Atchara Artchayasawat, Chavin Chaisongkram, Kanda Ponsrila, Siriwan Kimkamkaew, Nonglak Laoprom, Thidarut Boonmars, Paiboon Sithithaworn and 1 more

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Jirawat SangpengDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
Chatanun EamudomkarnDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
Nuttanan HongsrichanDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
Atchara ArtchayasawatDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
Chavin ChaisongkramDepartment of Research Conservation and Animal Health, Khon Kaen Zoo, 40280, Thailand.
Kanda PonsrilaDepartment of Research Conservation and Animal Health, Khon Kaen Zoo, 40280, Thailand.
Siriwan KimkamkaewDepartment of Research Conservation and Animal Health, Khon Kaen Zoo, 40280, Thailand.
Nonglak LaopromDepartment of General Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kasetsart University, Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, Sakon Nakhon, 47000, Thailand.
Thidarut BoonmarsDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
Paiboon SithithawornDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
Opal PitaksakulratDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.

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Background and Aim: Captive animals are susceptible to parasitic diseases due to the stress and confinement they experience. In addition, they can serve as reservoirs of zoonotic parasites that have the potential to infect humans. To investigate this possibility, we estimated the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in captive mammals at Khon Kaen Zoo, Thailand. Materials and Methods: One hundred and forty-seven individual mammals (37 primates, 43 carnivores, 62 herbivores, and 5 rodents) were examined for parasitic infections by fecal examination daily for 3 consecutive days using the formalin-ethyl acetate concentration technique (FECT) and the agar plate culture method. Results: According to FECT, the overall prevalence of GI parasites was 62.6% (92/147). Within animal groups, the numbers were as follows: 67.6% (25/37) in primates, 23.3% (10/43) in carnivores, 85.5% (53/62) in herbivores, and 80.0% (4/5) in rodents. Using the agar plate culture method, 21.43% (27/126) were positive for Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate the prevalence of several GI parasites in zoo animals with the potential for transmission to humans, given the animals' close proximity to both visitors and animal caretakers.

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captive mammalsgastrointestinal parasiteszoozoonotic parasites

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