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ArticleJournal of parasitology research2025

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Dogs and Potential Implications to Human Health in Accra, Ghana.

Isaac Anim-Baidoo, Allotey Celia Naa Adorkor, Sherry A M Johnson, Thomas Koge Tingan, Akua Obeng Forson, Enid Owusu, Michael Olu-Taiwo, Eric Sampene-Donkor

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Isaac Anim-BaidooDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8723-3365
Allotey Celia Naa AdorkorDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Sherry A M JohnsonSchool of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Thomas Koge TinganSchool of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Akua Obeng ForsonDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Enid OwusuDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Michael Olu-TaiwoDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Eric Sampene-DonkorDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.

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Abstract

Dogs provide security and companionship and enhance the psychological well-being of humans but also carry potential zoonotic pathogens posing a public health risk. This study was conducted to detect gastrointestinal parasites in dogs and determine their potential risk to human health. In all, 288 dog fecal samples were collected per rectum from a veterinary and community in Accra, Ghana. The samples were examined by flotation and sedimentation techniques and parasites identified using standard morphological criteria. Questionnaires were administered to dog owners for information on knowledge of zoonosis and pet management practices. The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in the dogs was 38.2% (110 infected out of the total 288 dogs from both veterinary and the community). The infection rate in community dogs was 70.8% (85 infected out of 120 dogs) and 14.9% (25 infected out of 168 dogs) in veterinary dogs. At the veterinary, three different parasites, namely, hookworm (11.3%),

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Accra, Ghanacommunitydogsgastrointestinal parasitesveterinaryzoonoses

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