Caracterização da ocorrência de parasitas gastrointestinais de gatos na zona de pesca da Ilha de Faro
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2019
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Edições Universitárias Lusófonas
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The recent strategic interests and expectations created in the sector of exploration of marine resources, among
them are the traditional activities, especially artisanal fishing, makes certain areas of the country that have this tradition
contribute the economical and socio-cultural valorisation of the marine resources and the interests of these extremely
important sector for the Algarve. The Association of Street Animals (AAR) developed the Faro Beach Project that aimed
to control the populations of stray dogs and cats. A total of 33 fecal samples were collected, representing 27% of the
animals submitted to veterinary treatments. The coprological techniques used were qualitative, Willis Flotation and
Natural Sedimentation techniques. The parasitism was observed in 60.6% of the animals (20/33), and mixed infections
were detected in 45% (9/20). Parasitism by helminths of the genus Toxocara cati was observed in 70% of the samples,
(14/20), followed by Ancylostoma spp. 35% (7/20), Dipylidium caninum 5% (1/20) and protozoan oocysts of
Cystoisospora felis were observed in 35% (7/20) of the animals. The results showed the high degree of parasitism in the
cats of this colony, in particular the occurrence of zoonotic agents such as Toxocara cati. The cohabitation of these
animals with the human population and the proximity to fish collection areas may favour the transmission of parasites
with zoonotic potential.
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Revista Lusófona de Ciência e Medicina Veterinária
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VETERINÁRIA, MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA, FELÍDEOS, GATOS, ZOONOSES, PARASITOLOGIA VETERINÁRIA, SISTEMA DIGESTIVO, VETERINARY MEDICINE, FELIDS, CATS, ZOONOSES, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, PARASITAS, PARASITES, PARASITAS, PARASITES