Evaluation of the occurrence of Cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis in domestic cats (Felis Cattus Linnaeus, 1758) from shelters in the state of Sergipe, Brazil

Authors

  • Fernanda Érica Pereira Fonseca Graduate Program in Biology of Infectious and Parasitic Agents, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. - Laboratory of Veterinary Infectious Diseases, University Veterinary Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. - University Veterinary Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2360-3367
  • João Victor Batista dos Santos Graduate Program in Biology of Infectious and Parasitic Agents, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. - Laboratory of Veterinary Infectious Diseases, University Veterinary Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6554-3597
  • Éverton Almeida Pereira University Veterinary Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8216-556X
  • Allan Costa Gomes Graduate Program in Biology of Infectious and Parasitic Agents, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. - Laboratory of Veterinary Infectious Diseases, University Veterinary Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5678-8142
  • João Victor de Jesus Graduate Program in Biology of Infectious and Parasitic Agents, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. - Laboratory of Veterinary Infectious Diseases, University Veterinary Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8786-0713
  • Manuel Benicio Oliveira Neto Graduate Program in Biology of Infectious and Parasitic Agents, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. - Laboratory of Veterinary Infectious Diseases, University Veterinary Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7499-4971
  • Weslania Souza Inacio da Silva Graduate Program in Biology of Infectious and Parasitic Agents, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. - Laboratory of Veterinary Infectious Diseases, University Veterinary Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4393-544X
  • José Rodrigo Santos Silva Laboratory of Veterinary Infectious Diseases, University Veterinary Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1918-7122
  • Patrícia Oliveira Meira Santos Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6346-3430
  • Victor Fernando Santana Lima Graduate Program in Biology of Infectious and Parasitic Agents, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. - Laboratory of Veterinary Infectious Diseases, University Veterinary Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. - Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7255-0664

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62429/rnh20262022228

Keywords:

Cats, Felines, Parasites, Zoonoses

Abstract

Domestic felines are prevalent in areas of human occupation, even when they are not kept as pets. In view of the above, the present study aims to evaluate the occurrence of cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis in domestic cats from shelters in the state of Sergipe, Brazil. For this purpose, fecal parasitological analyses were performed on cats from shelters, colonies, and NGOs using the Willis-Mollay and centrifugation-sedimentation techniques with Ziehl-Neelsen staining for the identification of gastrointestinal parasites. Of the samples collected, 60,87% were positive for one or more parasites. Cryptosporidium sp. had a prevalence of 23,9% in the feline population studied, followed by Giardia duodenalis with 4,3%. Other parasitic agents were identified, namely Ancylostoma sp., Toxocara sp., and Cystoisospora sp. The results demonstrate the circulation of protozoa with zoonotic potential, as well as co-infecting parasites, in feline populations from shelters, colonies, and NGOs in the state of Sergipe.

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Published

2026-09-21

How to Cite

Pereira Fonseca, F. Érica, Batista dos Santos, J. V., Almeida Pereira, Éverton, Costa Gomes, A., de Jesus, J. V., Oliveira Neto, M. B., … Santana Lima, V. F. (2026). Evaluation of the occurrence of Cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis in domestic cats (Felis Cattus Linnaeus, 1758) from shelters in the state of Sergipe, Brazil. Neotropical Helminthology, 20(2). https://doi.org/10.62429/rnh20262022228

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2026): Neotropical Helminthology (Early version)

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