Gastrointestinal Polyparasitism in Bushmeat in Zadie Department in Northeast Gabon.

Wild animals harbor pathogens that can be infectious agents for humans, including parasites. This study aimed to identify gastrointestinal parasites and assess their prevalence and the potential risk for humans associated with consuming these animals. The research was conducted from August to December 2019. Parasitological analyses were carried out on the feces and intestines of 113 wild animals, including antelopes (24), duikers (58), porcupines (18), small monkeys () (8), nandinia (2), pangolin (1), genet (1), and a crocodile (1), from the Zadié Department in the province of Ogooué-Ivindo in the northeast of Gabon. The results revealed 15 taxa of gastrointestinal parasites, including nine nematodes: (61/113), spp. (21/113), spp. (21/113), spp. (39/113), spp. (9/113), spp. (5/113), spp. (8/113), spp. (7/113) and spp. (5/113); three species of protozoa, namely spp. (12/113), spp. (17/113), and spp. (9/113); two species of trematodes, namely spp. (18/113) and spp. (21/113); and cestode species, spp. (1/113). The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitism in these animals was 85.84% (97/113). In addition, among these parasitic taxa, some are potential pathogens for humans, such as spp., spp., spp., and spp. The consumption of games, particularly offal, infested by these parasites, could threaten human health.