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Traditional detection of Cryptosporidium spp. in domestic dogs and cats in Baghdad city, Iraq
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K.H. Sabbar *   , S.M. Kareem , F.H. Abbas , W. Amer |
| Faculty of Agriculture, University of Qadisiyah, Qadisiyah, Iraq |
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| The aim of this study to investigate the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in domestic dogs and cats in Baghdad city during the period of 2/1/2023 to 30/5/2023, by using microscopic examination, 80 fecal samples collected from dogs (40 samples) and (40 samples) from cats. The results revealed that the total rate of Cryptosporidium infection was 17.5% and 27.5% in dogs and cats respectively by microscopic examination without significant differences (p≥0.05). The results showed that male and female (dogs) recorded 20.8% (5/24) and 12.5% (2/16) while in the cats recorded in male and female was 21.4% (3/14) and 30.76% (8/26) respectively rate of infection with Cryptosporidium spp. significant differences (p≥0.05). |
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| Keywords: Cryptosporidium, Dogs, Cats, Modified Ziehl-Neelsen |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2024/04/15 | Published: 2024/01/30
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