Journal of parasitology research
Prevalence of Zoonotic Parasites and Genetic Diversity of Ancylostoma caninum in Dogs From Machakos County, Kenya
By Glazer C, Bor N, Mulinge E and 7 others.
Abstract
Introduction
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) remain a major global public health challenge, with dogs recognised as important reservoirs for several zoonotic species. In Kenya, data on the prevalence and genetic diversity of canine gastrointestinal helminths are scarce. This study investigated the prevalence of zoonotic helminths in dogs and characterised the genetic diversity of canine hookworms in Machakos County, Kenya.