PESQUISA DE AGENTES ZOONÓTICOS EM FEZES DE CÃES EM GUARAPUAVA - PR.

Dogs are important hosts of endoparasites, including zoonotic ones, therefore, it is important to monitor parasite indices to control and minimize animal and consequently human contamination. The present study aimed to rate, through stool examinations carried out at the Laboratory of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (LADIP - UNICENTRO), the presence of zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites in dog fecal patients treated at the Clinical School of Veterinary Medicine - CEVET of the State University of Midwest, in Guarapuava - PR, during 2019. Using the techniques of Willis-Mollay, Faust et al. and Hoffman, Pons and Janer examined 112 fecal samples in which 41.1% (46/112) dissipated positive for one or more gastrointestinal parasites. Ancylostoma spp. obtained the highest frequency (50%) followed by Toxocara spp. (26.1%), Cystoisospora spp. (19.5%), Trichuris vulpis (17.5%) and Giardia spp. (15.2%). Dipylidium caninum and Strongyloides spp. prevention is less frequent (2.2%). By the high number of positive animals reported with the presence of zoonotic parasites, the diagnosis and control of these parasites is of enormous importance for the well-being of the animals and the population. Thus, the need for preventive measures is evidenced, with the indication and supervision of the Veterinarian, to reduce the occurrence of these parasites and their possible transmission to human beings, reinforcing the importance of Unique Health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]