Original scientific paper

Occurrence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in sheep in Istanbul, Turkey.

Taraneh Oncel ; Department of Parasitology, Veterinary Control and Research Institute, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
Gulay Vural ; Department of Parasitology, Veterinary Control and Research Institute, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract

This study was carried out in order to determine the occurrence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in sheep in five districts of Istanbul, Turkey. A total of 181 sera taken from sheep were examined for antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Of the 181 samples tested 56 (31%) were determined as seropositive. The prevalence of Toxoplasma antibodies was significantly higher in adult sheep (P<0.001). No significant difference between male and female sheep groups was observed (P>0.05). These results indicate that ovine toxoplasmosis is widespread in Istanbul. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the status of T. gondii infection in sheep in Istanbul.

Keywords

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; sheep; Toxoplasma gondii; Turkey

Hrčak ID:

22260

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/22260

Publication date:

20.12.2006.

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