Study finds Giardia in 6.3% of 157,616 tested cats
Researchers tested a large group of cats, and close to a fifth of the infected animals had strains that could be potentially zoonotic.
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What happened
A large new study of 157,616 cats found Giardia, a parasite, in 6.3% of samples. Close to a fifth of the Giardia-positive cats had strains that could be potentially zoonotic.
Why it matters
The study shows how common this cat parasite is, and the reports highlight that some of the strains found are potentially zoonotic.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 10:00 PM ET: A report on a huge study said another cat parasite that can infect humans is common, following toxoplasmosis.
- Oct 19, 11:11 AM ET: A new study of 157,616 cats found Giardia in 6.3% of samples.
- Oct 19, 11:11 AM ET: Close to one in five Giardia-positive cats had strains that could be potentially zoonotic.
Coverage
- One in Five Giardia-Positive Cats Carries Giardia |Vet Candy Veterinary News (myvetcandy.com)
- There's Another Cat Parasite That Can Infect Humans. A Huge Study Reveals How Common It Is. (sciencealert.com)
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