The specific prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes in dog shelters in the municipality of Cochabamba.

Abstract

Introduction: Dogs can have various species of gastrointestinal nematodes, which are considered common and transmit the disease to other animals through larvae, whose pathogenic actions vary considerably. That is why the point prevalence was established in four shelters in the municipality of Cochabamba. Methodology: It is a descriptive cross-sectional study, the sample corresponds to 154 dogs, the respective coproparasitological tests were carried out to demonstrate the nematodes. Results: The findings report a prevalence of 37 %, finding Ancylostoma spp. (32.47%), Toxocara canis (7%) and Toxascaris leonina (4%); the degree of infestation or load of Ancylostoma spp. Was abundant in most cases (19% of total cases and 60% of total positive cases), while T. canis infestation was generally moderate (3% of total cases and 45.36% of total positive cases), as was the infestation by T. leonina, which was usually moderate (2% of the total cases and 50% of the total positives). Discussion: Regarding other studies, Ancylostoma spp is the most frequent and T. canis obtained in the present study is among the minimum values ​​in terms of reported prevalence. Therefore, the respective management must be carried out to protect the canine population and its operators from these parasites. In addition, more structured studies must be carried out to evaluate the risks, and based on this, timely intervention plans can be proposed.