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- - The study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors linked to taeniid infection in dogs at veterinary clinics in Lagos State, Nigeria, finding a 5.5% overall infection rate in the screened dog population.
- - Fecal samples from 217 dogs were tested, revealing that 13 samples (6.0%) contained taeniid eggs, with 12 of those identified at a molecular level.
- - Factors such as the location of veterinary clinics and the reason for keeping dogs (especially for security) were significantly associated with higher infection rates, leading to a recommendation for regular treatment with praziquantel to minimize transmission risks to humans.
Article Abstract
infection in dogs poses risk of transmission to their owners and family members. We determined the prevalence and factors associated with infection among owned dogs presented at veterinary clinics or hospitals in Lagos State, Nigeria. Fecal samples from 217 dogs were screened for the presence of taeniid eggs using a sedimentation test in a cross sectional study. The taeniid eggs were identified at molecular level using a multiplex PCR. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain data on intrinsic and extrinsic factors from 133 dog owners. Out of the 217 dog fecal samples, 13 (6.0%) had taeniid eggs, of which 12 (92.3%) were identified as We found that infection is present among owned dogs in Lagos State with an overall prevalence of 5.5%. Location of the veterinary clinics or hospital and purpose for keeping dogs were significant factors associated with infection among owned dogs. Dogs living in suburban areas and kept for security purposes or guarding have higher probability of infection. Appropriate and regular treatment of dogs with praziquantel is highly recommended to reduce risk of transmission to humans.
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