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    Prevalencia de giardia SPP, en caninos domésticos (canis lupus familiaris) en las parroquias Ignacio Flores y Juan Montalvo del cantón Latacunga.
    (Ecuador: Latacunga: Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC)., 2024-08) Logroño Vélez, Emily Dayana; Cueva Salazar, Nancy Margoth
    Giardia spp is an intestinal parasite that affects dogs and other animal species, including humans. Infection with Giardia spp, known as giardiasis, can cause diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, and other symptoms. In Latacunga Canton, a study has not been conducted to determine the prevalence of Giardia spp in canines. This information is necessary to implement giardiasis control and prevention measures. The project hopes to obtain valuable information on Giardia spp in canines from the Juan Montalvo and Ignacio Flores parishes in Latacunga Canton, which will allow: Implementing giardiasis control and prevention measures in the canton, improving public health by reducing the transmission of giardiasis to humans, raising awareness among the population about the importance of animal health. The project is expected to have a positive impact on public and animal health in Latacunga Canton. This project hopes to contribute to the reduction of the prevalence of giardiasis in canines, reducing veterinary treatment costs, thus improving the quality of life of dogs and their owners. This information is essential to carry out giardiasis control and prevention measures. The study revealed a significant prevalence of Giardia lamblia (38%) in dogs from Ignacio Flores and Juan Montalvo parishes, with heterogeneous distribution. Age (higher prevalence in dogs aged 7 months to 3 years), regular deworming (7% prevalence in dewormed dogs vs. 31% in non-dewormed dogs) and diet (lower prevalence in dogs with balanced food - 5%) influenced the risk of infection. The presence of diarrhea did not always indicate infection. The type of housing showed mixed results. Overall, the study highlights the importance of regular deworming (7% vs. 31%) and a balanced diet (5%) to prevent canine giardiasis (38%).