Prevalence of Human Specific Giardia lamblia in Irish Sheltered Canines: An Unknown Risk Factor for Human Infection

Elizabeth R. Horgan , Louise M. O’Connor , Rita E. Gately , Áine B. McNamara , Cara R. Osborne , Dearbháile C. Morris

Giardia lamblia is a prominent cause of parasitic-induced diarrhoea with prolonged infections linked to temporary malabsorption. In 2018, 270 giardiasis cases were notified in Ireland, a six-fold increase since 2013. Although G. lamblia is genetically grouped into 8 host-specific assemblages, with A ...

Anthropophilic Small Mammals: Potential Source of Zoonotic Enteric Parasites in the Commune of Abobo, District of Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

Nabélékounon Tuo , Bertin Kouamé Akpatou , Gaoussou Coulibaly , Kan Célestin Kouakou , Kouadio Jean François Hori Koko , Jules N’Gatta Kouadio , Roland Kouassi Wa Yao , Eliézer Kouakou N’Goran

Objectives: This study aims to identify and assess intestinal parasites with zoonotic potential in terrestrial small mammals to better understand the associated risks. Methods: Live captures were performed using Sherman traps placed in human dwellings within the Abobo commune of Abidjan. Captured animals ...