Publications by authors named "Atilla Ilgaz"
Investigation of intestinal parasites in pig feces that are also human pathogens.
Turkiye Parazitol Derg
September 2010
Article Synopsis
- A study analyzed 238 pig fecal samples from farms in Corlu, Ayazma, and Arnavutköy to identify intestinal parasites, especially those that can infect humans.
- Among the findings, Cryptosporidium spp. (8.8%), Giardia spp. (3.7%), Balantidium coli cysts (1.6%), and Ascaris suum eggs (4.1%) were detected.
- There were significant differences in parasite rates between younger pigs (under 6 months) and older pigs, highlighting pigs as key sources for these human-pathogenic parasites.