Case report: Mixed infection by Ancylostoma spp. and Toxocara canis in a dog – Clinical and Public Health implications
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v14i12.50253Keywords:
Parasitic infection, Zoonoses, Canine helminthiasis.Abstract
The objective of the present study is to present a mixed infection by Ancylostoma spp. and Toxocara canis in a puppy, describing the clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment provided, as well as discussing the possible public health implications, reinforcing the importance of preventing these zoonoses within the context of veterinary and collective medicine. This case report describes a mixed infection by Ancylostoma spp. and Toxocara canis in a seven-month-old mixed-breed female dog, presented during a routine check-up with complaints of pasty stools. Based on anamnesis, physical examination, complete blood count, and fecal parasitological analysis, the presence of both parasites was confirmed. Treatment involved antiparasitic administration and environmental control measures. The discussion highlights the importance of early diagnosis and proper treatment, especially considering the zoonotic potential of these parasites, which pose a significant public health risk. The report reinforces the need for integrated surveillance and health education strategies, aligned with the One Health approach, to effectively control helminth infections in companion animals and prevent human transmission.
References
Borges, F. A. & Mendes, R. A. (2016). Parasitologia veterinária. (3. ed). Editora Guanabara Koogan.
Bowman, D. D. (2014). Georgis’ parasitologia para veterinários. (10. ed). Editora Elsevier.
Capari, B. et al. (2013). Survey of gastrointestinal helminths of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in Croatia. Veterinary Parasitology. 200(1-2), 107-12.
Despommier, D. D. (2003). Toxocariasis: clinical aspects, epidemiology, medical ecology, and molecular aspects. Clinical Microbiology Reviews. 16(2), 265–72.
ESCCAP. (2020). Worm control in dogs and cats: guidelines. European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP).
Ferreira, F. S. et al. (2013). Zoonotic helminths affecting humans and dogs in a rural community of northeastern Brazil. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária. 22(4), 567-71.
Hotez, P. J. et al. (2008). Helminth infections: the great neglected tropical diseases. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 118(4), 1311-21.
Maia, A. M. A. & Serra-Freire, N. M. (2006). Helmintoses intestinais em cães no município do Rio de Janeiro. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária. 15(1), 45-51.
Maia, R. R. C. et al. (2018). Toxocaríase: uma zoonose negligenciada com impacto na saúde pública. Jornal Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinária. 27(4), 489-95.
Pereira, A. S. et al. (2018). Metodologia da pesquisa científica. [free ebook]. Santa Maria. Editora da UFSM.
Santos, L. F. et al. (2019). Prevenção de zoonoses parasitárias em pequenos animais: uma abordagem integrada. Arquivos de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia. 71(3), 923-30.
Souza, A. P. & Muller, G. (2016). Verminoses em cães e gatos: aspectos clínicos e zoonóticos. Revista Científica de Medicina Veterinária. 24(2), 75-82.
Souza, L. F. & Fávaro, P. C. (2020). Parasitoses intestinais em cães e gatos: uma abordagem clínica e epidemiológica. Ciência Animal Brasileira. 21.
Toassi, R. F. C. & Petry, P. C. (2021). Metodologia científica aplicada à área de saúde. (2ed). Editora da UFRGS.
Travassos, C. M. A. et al. (2020). Importância zoonótica de Ancylostoma spp. em ambientes urbanos. Revista de Saúde Pública e Meio Ambiente. 12(1), 55-62.
Traversa, D. (2011). Pet roundworms and hookworms: a continuing need for global worming. Parasites & Vectors. 4(22), 1–13.
WHO. (2021). One Health, 2021. World Health Organization (WHO). https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/one-health.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Sofia Eduarda Santos Bueno, Genaldo Martins de Almeida
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:
1) Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
2) Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.
3) Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.
