Date of Publication

7-2025

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Medical Biology

Subject Categories

Animal Sciences | Biology

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Thesis Advisor

Jessica Joyce R. De Guia

Defense Panel Chair

Bridget C. Arellano

Defense Panel Member

Helenar G. Chan
Jan Michael P. Chan

Abstract (English)

Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infections infect both humans and animals through ingestion or skin penetration of respective infective stages. Canines and felines are also being infected with STH. Animal shelters are then characterized by overcrowding, communal living spaces, and inconsistent deworming practices that may increase the risk of STH transmission. This study addressed the limited local data on STH prevalence in sheltered canines and felines in Manila. It also identified detected species, and possible relevance between STH infection, animal weight, and deworming status. A total of 32 fecal samples (13 canines and 19 felines were collected from CARA. The Kato-Katz technique was used for microscopic examination of fecal samples to detect STH eggs. Data on each animal’s weight and deworming status were gathered from CARA’s records. Given the small sample size, descriptive analysis was applied suggesting a low STH prevalence, with only one feline (C15) testing positive for Toxocara spp., corresponding to an overall infection rate of 3.125%. Feline (C15), weighing 3.25 kg and 623 days post-deworming, showed that even healthy animals within the average weight remain susceptible to reinfection without regular monitoring and proper care.

Keywords: soil-transmitted helminths; weight; deworming status; animal shelter; fecal samples

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Abstract (Filipino)

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Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Helminths; Animal shelters--Philippines--Mandaluyong City; Dogs—Parasites--Philippines--Mandaluyong City; Cats—Parasites--Philippines--Mandaluyong City

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8-18-2025

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