Palmer Carlysle S, Thompson R C Andrew, Traub Rebecca J, Rees Robert, Robertson Ian D
WHO Collaborating Centre for the Molecular Epidemiology of Parasitic Infections, School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia 6150, Australia.
Vet Parasitol. 2008 Feb 14;151(2-4):181-90. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2007.10.015. Epub 2007 Nov 1.
The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in Australian pet dogs and cats was largely unknown prior to this study. Current recommendations for the prophylactic treatment of parasites in Australia are based on studies conducted 20-30 years ago. A total of 1400 canine and 1063 feline faecal samples were collected from veterinary clinics and refuges from across Australia. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in dogs and cats was 23.9% (CI 21.7-26.1) and 18.4% (CI 16.1-20.7), respectively. Overall Giardia was the most prevalent parasite in dogs (9.3% CI 7.8-10.8) followed by hookworm (6.7% CI 5.4-8.0). Isospora felis was the most prevalent parasite in cats (5.6% CI 4.2-7.0), followed by Toxocara cati (3.2% CI 2.1-4.3). In conclusion the prevalence of intestinal helminths in Australian pet dogs and cats is low. Consequently, consideration should be given to the future use of anthelmintics and continued emphasis on pet owner education as means of preventing infection.
在本研究之前，澳大利亚宠物狗和猫胃肠道寄生虫的流行情况在很大程度上尚不明确。澳大利亚目前关于寄生虫预防性治疗的建议是基于20至30年前开展的研究。从澳大利亚各地的兽医诊所和动物庇护所共收集了1400份犬类粪便样本和1063份猫类粪便样本。狗和猫胃肠道寄生虫的总体流行率分别为23.9%（置信区间21.7 - 26.1）和18.4%（置信区间16.1 - 20.7）。总体而言，贾第虫是狗中最常见的寄生虫（9.3%，置信区间7.8 - 10.8），其次是钩虫（6.7%，置信区间5.4 - 8.0）。猫等孢球虫是猫中最常见的寄生虫（5.6%，置信区间4.2 - 7.0），其次是猫弓首蛔虫（3.2%，置信区间2.1 - 4.3）。总之，澳大利亚宠物狗和猫肠道蠕虫的流行率较低。因此，应考虑未来驱虫药的使用，并继续重视对宠物主人的教育，以此作为预防感染的手段。
