I Buishi
Reemergence of canine echinococcus granulosus infection, Wales
Buishi, I; Walters, T; Guildea, Z; Craig, PS; Palmer, S
Authors
T Walters
Z Guildea
PS Craig
S Palmer
Abstract
As a consequence of large-scale outdoor slaughter of sheep during the 2001 foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the United Kingdom and the possibility of increased risk for transmission of Echinococcus granulosus between sheep and dogs, a large survey of canine echinococcosis was undertaken in mid-Wales in 2002. An Echinococcus coproantigen-positive rate of 8.1% (94/1,164) was recorded on 22% of farms surveyed, which compares to a rate of 3.4% obtained in the same region in 1993. Positivity rates between FMD-affected properties and unaffected ones did not differ significantly. Significant risk factors for positive results in farm dogs were allowing dogs to roam free and the infrequent dosing (>4-month intervals) of dogs with praziquantel. When these data are compared to those of a previous pilot hydatid control program in the area (1983–1989), an increase in transmission to humans appears probable.
Citation
Buishi, I., Walters, T., Guildea, Z., Craig, P., & Palmer, S. (2005). Reemergence of canine echinococcus granulosus infection, Wales. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 11(4), 568-571
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
Deposit Date | Aug 8, 2007 |
Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Print ISSN | 1080-6040 |
Publisher | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 11 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 568-571 |
Publisher URL | http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol11no04/04-0178.htm |
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