First Molecular Identification of Ancylostoma Species in Dogs in a Rural Tea Estate Community in Sri Lanka and the Detection of Other Zoonotic Gastro-intestinal Parasites.
Tilini K De SilvaRupika S RajakarunaKeerthi M MohottiR P V Jayanthe RajapaksePiyumali K PereraPublished in: Acta parasitologica (2022)
The local variant of A. caninum was phylogenetically unique and showed 99.2% similarity to that from India. The high prevalence of zoonotic GI parasites with public health significance highlights the importance of improving community well-being, veterinary care for dogs, and public awareness on zoonoses.