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Comparison of centrifugal fecal flotation and fecal saline sedimentation detection of Ancylostoma caninum, Toxocara canis, and Trichuris vulpis among Texas shelter dogs for which both techniques were performed (N = 265)
| Parasite | Fecal flotation, % (n) | Saline sedimentation, % (n) | Combined, % (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancylostoma caninum | 25.7% (68) | 25.7% (68) | 29.8% (79) |
| Toxocara canis | 3.8% (10) | 5.3% (14) | 7.2% (19) |
| Trichuris vulpis | 12.1% (32) | 13.6% (36) | 17.4% (46) |
