@article{article_1656770, title={Detection of Echinococcus spp. Coproantigens in Dogs in Van Province Using the ELISA Method}, journal={Van Veterinary Journal}, volume={36}, pages={115–120}, year={2025}, DOI={10.36483/vanvetj.1656770}, author={Kartal Varol, Pınar and Özdal, Nalan and Oğuz, Bekir}, keywords={Koproantijen ELISA, Köpek, Echinococcus spp., Prevalans, Van}, abstract={This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Echinococcus spp. in stray dogs in Van province by copro-antigen ELISA. Fecal samples were obtained from 150 dogs. Firstly, it was examined for Taenia spp. eggs by zinc sulphate flotation technique. After that presence of Echinococcus spp. coproantigens was examined by coproantigen ELISA test using a commercial coproantigen ELISA kit (Combined kit) (COMBINED BIOTECH CO., LTD, Shenzhen, P. R. China). 15.3% of the dogs were infected with Taenia spp. The prevalence of Echinococcus spp. coproantigen in dogs was 29.3%. In the fecal examination, dogs were also found to be infected with Toxascaris leonina (13.3%), Toxocara canis (11.3%), Ancylostoma caninum (2.6%) and Trichuris vulpis (0.6%). This study is the first to investigate of Echinococcus spp. in dogs in Van using the coproantigen ELISA technique.}, number={2}, publisher={Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi}, organization={Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit of Yüzüncü Yıl University}