PCR-Based coprodiagnostic tools reveal dogs as reservoirs of zoonotic ancylostomiasis caused by ancylostoma ceylanicum in temple communities in Bangkok.

• Main Authors: Trauba, Rebecca, Tawin Inpankaew, Chantira Sutthikornchai, Yaowalark Sukthana, Thompsone, Andrew
• Other Authors: Mahidol University International College.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: Ancylostoma ceylanicum; PCR technique; Zoonosis
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2008.05.001; https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/35036
• Institution: Mahidol University

A survey of gastrointestinal parasites of dogs and humans from temple communities in Bangkok revealed that 58% of dogs and 3.4% of humans, among those sampled, were infected with hookworms utilising faecal flotation techniques and microscopy. A previously established polymerase chain reaction (PCR)...