Host factors associated with Giardia duodenalis infection in dogs across multiple diagnostic tests.
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2019-11-21
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Host factors associated with Giardia duodenalis infection in dogs across multiple diagnostic tests.
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Parasit Vectors 2019; 12(1):556
Abstract
Fecal samples from 1291 dogs from four groups (household, shelter, hunting and clinical dogs) were tested with qPCR, rapid enzyme immunochromatographic assay (IDEXX SNAPĀ® Giardia), and direct immunofluorescence (DFA, Merifluor) for presence of G. duodenalis. Moreover, fecal samples were tested with centrifugation sedimentation flotation (CSF) coproscopical analysis for presence of gastrointestinal parasites. Associations were expressed as odds ratios (ORs).