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Echinococcosis in Albertan dogs
What is the role of dogs in the urban cycle of Echinococcus multilocularis in the urban centers of Alberta?
Echinococcosis in Albertan dogs
What is the role of dogs in the urban cycle of Echinococcus multilocularis in the urban centers of Alberta?
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Surveillance of Echinococcosis in canine populations is crucial given their potential contribution to Echinococcus multilocularis spillover to humans and wildlife.
Our project goals are:
PREVALENCE
Estimate the prevalence of intestinal & alveolar Echinococcosis in client-owned dogs in Alberta.
RISK OF EXPOSURE
Estimate the risk of exposure to Echinococcus multilocularis for animal health practitioners and dog owners.
RISK FACTORS
Identify the risk factors contributing to the occurrence of both forms of echinococcosis in dogs.
PROTOCOL & INFORMATION
Provide veterinarians with a protocol for early diagnosis and treatment of AE.
Join OUR CAUSE!
Surveillance of Echinococcosis in canine populations is crucial given their potential contribution to Echinococcus multilocularis spillover to humans and wildlife.
Our project goals are:
PREVALENCE
Estimate the prevalence of intestinal & alveolar Echinococcosis in client-owned dogs in Alberta.
RISK OF EXPOSURE
Estimate the risk of exposure to Echinococcus multilocularis for animal health practitioners and dog owners.
RISK FACTORS
Identify the risk factors contributing to the occurrence of both forms of echinococcosis in dogs.
PROTOCOL & INFORMATION
Provide veterinarians with a protocol for early diagnosis and treatment of AE.
YouR PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTANT!
If you have dogs or work with them, please ANSWER this SURVEY! Your data will help us assess the risk of exposure for Albertan citizens and dogs to this parasite.
You may be eligible!
We are recruiting veterinary clinics and hospitals in Calgary and Edmonton to participate with us in our research project. If you need information, please contact us.
POTENTIAL TRANSMISSION BETWEEN WILD & DOMESTIC CANIDS
Calgary, Alberta
In 2016, an estimate of 21 percent% of the coyotes living in Calgary were infected with intestinal Echinococcosis. Interestingly, the highest rates of infected coyotes were found in the same areas as the highest rates of infected dogs, suggesting that the parasite was being transmitted between them.
How can you contribute?
Do you have a dog?
OR
Do you work with dogs?
Please HELP US answering a SURVEY!
Also, if you own or work at a veterinary clinic in Alberta...
- Your crew could provide online questionnaires to dog owners of randomly selected dogs.
- We will ask you to collect blood and faecal samples from the volunteer dogs.
- And we will pick the samples at your call!
What are the benefits for participating in our research?
A ONE-HEALTH initiative for Alberta
Most importantly, you will prevent the risk of exposure to Echinocococcosis for your veterinary crew, your clients and further transmission to other patients in your clinics.
Secondly, you will be able to provide your clients with tests for the presence of intestinal taeniasis in their dogs.
And lastly, you will contribute to a ‘One Health’ research that seeks the improvement of public health and animal welfare of our local communities.
What are the benefits for participating in our research?
A ONE-HEALTH initiative for Alberta
Most importantly, you will prevent the risk of exposure to Echinocococcosis for your veterinary crew, your clients and further transmission to other patients in your clinics.
Secondly, you will be able to provide your clients with tests for the presence of intestinal taeniasis in their dogs.
And lastly, you will contribute to a ‘One Health’ research that seeks the improvement of public health and animal welfare of our local communities.
