Investigation of Enteric Parasites of Zoo Animals and Zookeepers in Beni-Suef Governorate, Egypt

Journal of Veterinary Medical Research

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Arafa, W. M.¹  N. Mahrous, Lilian¹  Aboelhadid, S. M.¹  Abdel-Ghany, A. E.² 

[1] Department of Parasitolog, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine;Department of Animal Hygiene, Management and Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

关键词: investigation;    Enteric;    Parasites;    Zoo;    Animals;    Zookeepers;    Beni-Suef;    Egypt;   

DOI  :  10.21608/jvmr.2013.77693

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Beni-Suef University

【 摘 要 】

In this study, the enteric parasites of zoo animals and zookeepers in Beni-Suef governorate, Egypt were investigated. Fecal samples from thirteen animal species were examined by floatation and formol ether sedimentation techniques. Zoo animals were classified into non-human primates, carnivores and herbivorous animals. The examination of non-human primates revealed the presence of Trichuris trichura eggs, Giardia intestinals and Entamoeba histolytica cysts. In carnivores, Toxoascaris leonina eggs and Isospora felis oocysts were the most predominant findings. In herbivore wild animals, gastrointestinal nematode (GIT) eggs and Eimeria species oocysts were present. Larval identification by fecal culture of (GIT) eggs demonstrated the presence of Haemonchus contortus and Strongyloid papillosus larvae. Examination of zookeepers and one lab worker revealed the presence of Giardia intestinals and Entamoeba histolytica cysts. In conclusion, infection with Giardia intestinals and Entamoeba histolytica in both of human and nonhuman primates suggests the zoonotic transmission in the zoo.

【 授权许可】

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