Publications by authors named "Ines Paredes-Betancourt"
Article Synopsis
- Free-roaming dogs in rural areas of Ecuador face high exposure to zoonotic parasites, particularly gastrointestinal helminths, which can be transmitted to humans.
- A study conducted along the Pacific coastal beaches from August 2021 to August 2022 found that 27.4% of stool samples from 573 dogs contained helminths, with Ancylostoma spp. and Toxocara spp. being the most prevalent.
- The findings highlight significant public health risks due to contamination with zoonotic parasites and suggest the need for improved antiparasitic treatments and prevention strategies in these areas.