Parasites of importance for human health in Nigerian dogs: high prevalence and limited knowledge of pet owners.

Ugbomoiko, Uade Samuel

Parasites of importance for human health in Nigerian dogs: high prevalence and limited knowledge of pet owners. [electronic resource] - BMC veterinary research Dec 2008 - 49 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1746-6148

10.1186/1746-6148-4-49 doi


Animals
Arthropods--physiology
Dog Diseases--epidemiology
Dogs
Ectoparasitic Infestations--epidemiology
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Helminths--physiology
Humans
Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic--epidemiology
Male
Mites--physiology
Nigeria
Phthiraptera--physiology
Population Density
Prevalence
Rural Population
Siphonaptera--physiology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Ticks--physiology
Urban Population
Zoonoses