Veterinary and public health aspects of Toxocara spp

被引:196
作者
Overgaauw, Paul A. M. [1 ]
van Knapen, Frans [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Utrecht, Inst Risk Assessment Sci, Div Vet Publ Hlth, NL-3508 TD Utrecht, Netherlands
关键词
Dog; Cat; Zoonoses; Epidemiology; Diagnosis; Toxocara canis; Toxocara cad; Prevention; Control; VISCERAL LARVA MIGRANS; CATI SCHRANK 1788; INTESTINAL PARASITES; CANIS INFECTION; RURAL-AREAS; RISK-FACTOR; FREE DOGS; RED FOX; PREVALENCE; EGGS;
D O I
10.1016/j.vetpar.2012.12.035
中图分类号
R38 [医学寄生虫学]; Q [生物科学];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ; 100103 ;
摘要
Pet dogs and cats can play an important role in the transmission of zoonotic nematodes such as Toxocara cants and Toxocara cati, by excreting eggs directly into the human environment, without the involvement of vectors or intermediate hosts. Human toxocarosis remains a hazard despite the availability of highly effective anthelmintics for dogs and cats. A good understanding of the biology and epidemiology of these parasites, and the risk factors that lead to their transmission to humans is required for effective prevention strategies. In this respect, the maintenance of high quality continuing education for veterinarians and the provision of suitably presented information to pet owners are of priority importance. A closer collaboration between veterinary and public health professionals within the 'One Health' concept is also required. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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