細菌学および寄生虫学ジャーナル

概要

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Stray Cats: A Case Study of Two Hospitals in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto, Nigeria

Raji AA, Magaji AA, Bello MB, Lawal MD, Mamuda A and Yahaya MS

Parasitological examination using concentration techniques, which included sedimentation (Formol-Ether) and floatation technique (Sucrose) were employed on the faecal samples of twenty-six (26) cats, comprising of juveniles and adult cats. The cats were stray cats roaming around the study areas. Ten (10) different types of parasites were found to be infecting the cats. Mixed infection with more than one genus of helminthes was also observed. The public health significance of the parasites and the need for their control were discussed.