Surveillance of Zoonotic Parasites in Animals Involved in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs).
Italy
animal-assisted interventions
dermatophytes
parasites
pet
pet therapy
public health
settings
zoonoses
Journal
International journal of environmental research and public health
ISSN: 1660-4601
Titre abrégé: Int J Environ Res Public Health
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101238455
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
28 10 2020
28 10 2020
Historique:
received:
11
08
2020
revised:
22
10
2020
accepted:
25
10
2020
entrez:
31
10
2020
pubmed:
1
11
2020
medline:
23
1
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are based on the establishment of a therapeutic relationship between animals and beneficiaries that is certain to provide positive effects, while currently, it reads as if AAIs aim at exposing stakeholders to potential risk of infection. The surveillance of zoonotic pathogens is necessary for guaranteeing common health. This study investigated the presence of potentially zoonotic parasites, including dermatophytes, in animals involved in AAIs. Between 2015 and 2017, 190 animals (equids, dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, rodents, and goats) were investigated. Anamnestic and management data were recorded. Individual faecal samples were analysed using a copromicroscopic procedure. Fur and skin were examined for ectoparasites during clinical examinations, and samples for mycological investigation were collected by brushing. Parasites were described in 60 (31.6%) investigated animals. Thirteen out of the 60 (21.7%) animals harboured potentially zoonotic parasites, mainly recovered in dogs (Ancylostomatidae,
Identifiants
pubmed: 33126661
pii: ijerph17217914
doi: 10.3390/ijerph17217914
pmc: PMC7663587
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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