Assessment of potential zoonotic transmission of Giardia duodenalis from dogs and cats

• DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2023.100651
• Publication Date: 2023-11-10T07:45:13Z
• Authors: Jingjing Sun; Ziyang Qin; Yin Fu; Huikai Qin; Mengqing Sun; Haiju Dong; Liqin Chao; Longxian Zhang; Junqiang Li
• Keywords: Giardia; Zoonosis; Feral cat

Giardia duodenalis is one of the major causes diarrhea among humans, especially in young children. Statistical analysis revealed that pooled prevalence G. dogs, and cats was 9.72% (10,921/112383), 15.60% (7510/48140), 14.53% (1125/7740), respectively. Unquestionably, canine-specific assemblages C D feline-specific assemblage F were dominant genotypes dogs cats, Additionally, zoonotic (A B) 23.07% (875/3792) 41.42% (169/408), respectively, implying potential transmission from to human infection cannot be ignored. The highest frequency potentially found working (3.55%, 25/705) 1–5 age group (22.92%, 11/48). In summary, have a significant role due their close contact with humans higher presence assemblages. Further studies are necessary explore animals environmental samples. Researchers should adopt one-health approach gain deeper understanding routes humans.