Published 2025-12-01
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Literature review of the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites with the most cases reported in canine populations in the Colombian capital

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22490/26194759.10523
Juan Camilo Rojas Moreno Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca image/svg+xml
Karen Sofia Garzon Mendoza Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca image/svg+xml
Ruth Paez Diaz Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca image/svg+xml

Objective. To determine the prevalence and distribution of gastrointestinal parasites (GIP) in Bogotá's canine population and analyze factors associated with their transmission. Method. Documentary study based on a bibliographic review of indexed scientific articles, specialized books, and journals on animal health and parasitology published from 1990 to the present. Results. Ancylostoma spp. showed the highest prevalence (52.9%), followed by Toxocara canis, more frequent in southern districts such as Usme (29.27%) and Suba (5.38%), related to socioeconomic conditions. Cystoisospora spp. was found in overcrowded settings, with C. canis (6.8%) in breeding facilities and C. ohioensis (17.9%) in veterinary clinics. Dipylidium caninum was associated with flea presence, and Giardia spp. showed a prevalence of 2.5%, especially in Teusaquillo. Conclusions. The prevalence and distribution of GIP in Bogotá are influenced by environmental and social factors; therefore, an integrated One Health approach is recommended, focused on community education, systematic deworming, and dog population control.

keywords: Gastrointestinal parasites, prevalence, canines, public health, parasitological diagnosis, parasite control
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Rojas Moreno, J. C., Garzon Mendoza, K. S., & Paez Diaz, R. (2025). Literature review of the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites with the most cases reported in canine populations in the Colombian capital. Biociencias, 9(1), 69-93. https://doi.org/10.22490/26194759.10523
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