Gastrointestinal parasites of domestic cats in Perth, Western Australia

摘要: A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in a sample domestic cats Perth and knowledge their owners about control potential for zoonotic transmission these parasites. Faecal samples (418), collected from originating five sources, were examined by microscopy questionnaires administered cat owners. Forty randomly selected also screened using PCR order detect cysts Giardia oocysts Cryptosporidium that may have been present faecal at very low levels. The overall 8.6%. Pet shop kittens had highest parasite (34.3%), followed breeding establishments (15.8%), refuge (8.3%), privately owned (2.3%), boarding (1.6%). Surprisingly, 80% 40 tested positive duodenalis 10% Cryptosporidium. None on microscopy. After adjusting other factors with multiple logistic regression, less than 6 months age, living households more one or dog significantly likely be parasitised. In regression model, presence parasitism influenced number anthelmintic doses 12 month period prior study. majority (64.5%) aware feline could transmitted humans, however half (42.8%) modes humans.