Canine intestinal parasitosis in Antananarivo, Madagascar

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.