S. A. Salawu

Toxocara canis Infection and Associated Risk Factors in Owned Dogs in Two Communities, Southern Nigeria

A. B. Akeredolu, O. A. Sowemimo, S. A. Salawu, A. A. Adeleke & R. O. Olodude · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026

Background: Toxocariasis, caused by Toxocara canis, is a widespread zoonotic infection transmitted between dogs, the environment, and humans, posing significant public health risks due to its global prevalence and the ability of infective eggs to contaminate soil and cause diseas...