Canine parasitic zoonoses in Bangkok temples.

• Main Authors: Inpankaew T., Traub R., Thompson Rc., Sukthana Y., Yaowalark Sukthana
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. International College. Planning Research and Development Department.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: Canine Parasitic Zoonoses; Thai Temples
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/9902
• Institution: Mahidol University

Fecal samples were collected from 204 humans and 229 dogs from 20 different temples in Bangkok, as well as communities in the surrounding temple ground areas. Human and dog stool samples were examined for intestinal parasites including Giardia using zinc sulfate flotation and microscopy. Hookworms w...