Dog Parasites Endangering Human Health (Parasitology Research Monographs Book 13)

This book presents the latest information on canine parasites with zoonotic potential, to help avoid human infections. Compiled by international specialists, it covers protozoa, ectoparasites and helminth species of clinical importance in dogs, as well as the state of the art in diagnosis, preventive measures and potentially necessary treatment schemes. Dogs are commonly kept in families around the world and can predispose their human companions to disease. Updating and deepening insights from other specialist literature, the book is intended for practitioners and scientists alike. It also offers practical guidance for veterinary and human physicians and highlights unexplored research areas, making it a valuable resource for students and educated non-experts with an interest in parasitology, infectiology and zoonotic pet diseases. Front Matter ....Pages i-ix Introduction (Heinz Mehlhorn, Christina Strube)....Pages 1-3 The Zoonotic Dog Roundworm Toxocara canis, a Worldwide Burden of Public Health (Patrick Waindok, Marie-Kristin Raulf, Andrea Springer, Christina Strube)....Pages 5-26 Canine Leishmaniosis (Gad Baneth)....Pages 27-43 The Challenges with Canine Giardia (Dwight D. Bowman)....Pages 45-71 Dogs and Their Role in the Eco-epidemiology of Chagas Disease (Ricardo E. Gürtler, Marta V. Cardinal)....Pages 73-106 Echinococcus Species: Tiny Tapeworms (Heinz Mehlhorn)....Pages 107-122 An Update on the Status of Hydatidosis/Echinococcosis in Domestic Animals, Wildlife and Humans in Australia (David J. Jenkins)....Pages 123-140 Dipylidium caninum (Heinz Mehlhorn)....Pages 141-146 Ancylostoma caninum and Other Canine Hookworms (John M. Hawdon, Kira A. Wise)....Pages 147-193 Strongyloidiasis: Really a Zoonosis? (Adrian Streit)....Pages 195-226 Dirofilaria spp. Do They Get Under Your Skin (Or into Your Heart)? (Alice Vismarra, Marco Genchi, Chiara Cattabiani, Laura Kramer)....Pages 227-237 Guinea Worm Infection in Dogs: A Case of Reverse Zoonosis that Impedes Dracunculus medinensis Eradication (M. Teresa Galán-Puchades)....Pages 239-260 Ticks, Dogs, and Humans: An Endangered Community (Heinz Mehlhorn)....Pages 261-272 Trematodes Attacking Dogs and Humans (Heinz Mehlhorn)....Pages 273-283 Back Matter ....Pages 285-291