Canine intestinal parasitosis in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Authors

  • F. M. Rajemison Pan African University Life and Earth Sciences Institute (including Health and Agriculture), University of Ibadan-Ajibode Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4617-8977
  • N. J. Zafindraibe Department of Parasitology and Mycology – University Hospital Center Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona, Faculty of Medicine, Antananarivo, Madagascar https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5248-3188
  • A. Rasamindrakotroka Medical Biology Training and Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of Antananarivo, Madagascar
  • D. Rasolonjatovo Chief veterinary, Veterinary clinic Vetcare Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar
  • R. Rakotozandrindrainy Microbiology and Parasitology department, École Supérieure des Sciences Agronomiques d’Antananarivo (E.S.S.A), University of Antananarivo, Madagascar
  • L. R. Razanakolona National Reference Laboratory (LNR) HIV/AIDS and sexual transmitted infection, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Keywords:

Dog; Zoonosis; Intestinal parasitosis; Toxocara canis; Ankylostoma caninum

Abstract

The canine intestinal parasitosis has rarely been documented in Madagascar. Intestinal parasite causes one of the most digestive diseases in dog, and contributes to the risk of zoonoses due to the existing close relationship between humans and dogs.  The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of canine intestinal parasitosis in Antananarivo and the associated risk factors for humans. This is a retro-prospective, analytical study covering the period between 2016-2017. Multivariate logistic regression was used to study the relationship between parasitic infestation and epidemio-clinical parameters. The prevalence obtained was 52.43% (n = 215/ 410). In general, the parasitic infestation was dominated by nematodes; the main identified parasites were Toxocara canis (73%) and Ankylostoma caninum (24.63%). The others parasites were Trichuris vulpis (2.78%), Dipylidium caninum (2.78%), Toxascaris leonina (0.93%), Taenia spp (0.46%). The results confirm the existence of canine gastrointestinal parasites and calls for the implementation of preventive measures.

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Published

07-10-2024

How to Cite

Rajemison, F. M. ., Zafindraibe, N. J., Rasamindrakotroka, A. ., Rasolonjatovo, D. ., Rakotozandrindrainy, R. . and Razanakolona , L. R. (2024) “Canine intestinal parasitosis in Antananarivo, Madagascar”, Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 39(2), pp. 24–35. Available at: https://tvj.sua.ac.tz/vet2/index.php/TVJ/article/view/641 (Accessed: 14 February 2026).

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 2 (2024)

Section

RESEARCH ARTICLES

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