Retraction Note to: Antigen based detection of cystic echinococcosis in buffaloes using ELISA and Dot-EIA.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1007/s12639-016-0762-9.].

Prevalence and molecular characterization of zoonotic helminths in dogs.

A cross sectional study was designed to ascertain the prevalence of zoonotic helminths and protozoan parasites in dogs by employing conventional techniques and molecular characterization using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Companion animals are reservoir hosts for helminths and protozoa species, and cohabitation with humans play a pivotal role in the transmission of zoonotic parasites to humans. A total of 510 faecal samples were collected from pet dogs belongs to various zones of Chennai city, Tamil Nadu, India and were processed by conventional techniques and molecular techniques.

Antigen based detection of cystic echinococcosis in buffaloes using ELISA and Dot-EIA.

Cystic echinococcosis is caused by the larval stage of the dog tapeworm, . The disease is recognized as one of the world's major zoonoses affecting human beings and domestic animals apart from its economic and public health importance. Development of the cysts in the intermediate host such as buffaloes occurs in the lungs, liver and other organs.

Investigations into the role of rats as intermediate hosts for Neospora caninum in Chennai, India.

Attempts were made to detect Neospora caninum in rats (Rattus rattus) in and around Chennai, India. During the study, 112 feral rats were trapped and blood, brain, heart, lungs and diaphragm samples were collected for serological, parasitological and molecular identification of N. caninum.

Diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis in buffaloes by native 8 kDa antigen using latex agglutination test (LAT).

The dog tapeworm is the causative agent of cystic hydatid disease in domestic/wild herbivores animals and man. Accurate immunodiagnosis of the infection requires highly specific and sensitive antigens. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate immunoassays with principles of precipitation, agglutination for the identification of buffaloes infected with hydatid cyst which would allow the monitoring of animals from endemic areas and identifying infected animals prior to slaughter.