Evaluation of techniques for detection of small trematode eggs in faeces of domestic animals
Evaluation of techniques for detection of small trematode eggs in faeces of domestic animals
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DOI:
10.1016/j.vetpar.2008.05.021
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发表时间:
2008-10-01
影响因子:
2.6
通讯作者:
Thamsborg, Stig Milan
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作者:
Anh, Nguyen Thi Lan;Phuong, Nguyen Thi;Thamsborg, Stig Milan
This study was conducted to evaluate techniques for detection of small trematode eggs in faeces of dogs, cats and pigs. Faecal samples from dogs (n = 80), cats (n = 35) and pigs (n = 114) were examined by Kato-Katz technique (KK), formalin-ether sedimentation technique (FE) and a method of combining: filtration, sedimentation and centrifugation, developed at DBL - Centre for Health Research and Development (former Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory) (DBL). Necropsy was performed on 38 dogs, 25 cats and 16 pigs and was considered as a gold standard method for evaluation of the techniques. The results showed 100% specificity for the three techniques. Lower sensitivity was seen for the KK-technique in dog samples in comparison to that for DBL- and FE-technique. The sensitivity of the three techniques was similar in cats and pigs. Based on these findings and practical issues, DBL-technique was chosen as most suitable because the eggs were easily detected and quantified. No toxic chemicals or special equipment were required in comparison with FE-techniquc that needs ether solution and thus fume cupboards which are often unavailable in local veterinary centres in Vietnam and other developing countries. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.