Molecular diagnostic tools have been used recently in assessing the taxonomy, zoonotic
potential, and transmission of Giardia species and giardiasis in humans and animals. The …

Giardia has a wide range of host species and is a common cause of diarrhoeal disease in
humans and animals. Companion animals are able to transmit a range of zoonotic diseases …

Molecular data have defined seven genetic Assemblages of Giardia duodenalis, named A–
G. Humans are infected with Assemblages A and B, dogs primarily with C and D, and cats …

Dogs and cats in Brazil serve as primary hosts for a considerable number of parasites, which
may affect their health and wellbeing. These may include endoparasites (eg, protozoa …

To determine the national, regional, and age-related prevalence of intestinal parasites in
dogs presenting to veterinarians in the United States, we reviewed the results of …

Background Giardia is now considered the most common enteric parasite in well cared for
dogs and cats in developed countries. The ecology, epidemiology and clinical impact of …

Background Individual enteropathogen infections in healthy and clinically ill cats are well
described, but prevalence and patterns of enteropathogen co-infection have only been …

A cross-sectional survey to investigate canine infections with Giardia duodenalis was
undertaken at a central London rescue shelter between October 2006 and March 2007. The …

Human infection with Giardia duodenalis tends to be associated with diarrheal disease
requiring treatment–despite our awareness that often it is asymptomatic and sometimes …

Dog parks are very popular in urban areas, but there are no current studies attempting to
correlate visits to dog parks and risk of colonization by enteric parasites. The purpose of this …