The Role of Domestic Carnivores in the Formation of Parasitic Foci in the Territory of Azerbaijan

Domestic carnivores play an important role in the transfer of pathogenic helminths from natural foci to synanthropic ones and in the formation of strong parasitic foci for humans and domestic animals. The extensiveness and powerful natural and synanthropic and mixed foci of some main helminth infectors of domestic carnivores have been specified. Upon studying the role of carnivores in the creation and improvement of foci firstly in Azerbaijan. For the first time, it was found out that domestic carnivores are the new host for 14 types of helminths infected with wild animals have also influence on mixed foci. 2 species (Gongylonema pulchrum, Mesocestoides corti) of 14 species of helminths assume epidemiological significance; while 5 species (Taenia cervi, T. krabbei, Tetratirotaenia polyacantha, Trichocephalus vulpis, Strongyloides vulpis) assume epizootic significance. It was found out that intermediary hosts, ecological and anthropogenous along with carnivorous animals have also an influence on the creation and spread of parasitic foci. Therefore, studying the factors that lead to the creation of parasitic foci is of practical importance.