Serological survey of Toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic cats from northeastern Portugal

2008 ◽  
Vol 155 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 184-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Patrícia Lopes ◽  
Luís Cardoso ◽  
Manuela Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Serological Survey ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

scholarly journals Toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic and wild felids as public health concerns: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kareem Hatam-Nahavandi ◽  
Rafael Calero-Bernal ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Rahimi ◽  
Abdol Sattar Pagheh ◽  
Mehdi Zarean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Wild Felids ◽  
Global Status ◽  
The One ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

AbstractFelidae as definitive hosts for Toxoplasma gondii play a major role in transmission to all warm-blooded animals trough oocysts dissemination. Therefore the current comprehensive study was performed to determine the global status of T. gondii infection in domestic and wild felids aiming to provide comprehensive data of interest for further intervention approaching the One Health perspective. Different databases were searched by utilizing particular key words for publications related to T. gondii infecting domestic and wild feline host species, worldwide, from 1970 to 2020. The review of 337 reports showed that the seroprevalence of T. gondii in domestic cats and wild felids was estimated in 37.5% (95% CI 34.7–40.3) (I2 = 98.3%, P < 0.001) and 64% (95% CI 60–67.9) (I2 = 88%, P < 0.0001), respectively. The global pooled prevalence of oocysts in the fecal examined specimens from domestic cats was estimated in 2.6% (95% CI 1.9–3.3) (I2 = 96.1%, P < 0.0001), and that in fecal samples from wild felids was estimated in 2.4% (95% CI 1.1–4.2) (I2 = 86.4%, P < 0.0001). In addition, from 13,252 examined soil samples in 14 reviewed studies, the pooled occurrence of T. gondii oocysts was determined in 16.2% (95% CI 7.66–27.03%). The observed high rates of anti-T. gondii antibodies seroprevalence levels and oocyst excretion frequency in the felids, along with soil (environmental) contamination with oocysts may constitute a potential threat to animal and public health, and data will result of interest in further prophylaxis programs.

scholarly journals Immunohistochemical and serological aspects of Toxoplasma gondii infection in Neotropical primates

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 1375
Author(s):  
Marta Regina Grumann ◽  
Zigomar Da Silva ◽  
José Roberto Da Silva Filho ◽  
Marcio Machado Costa ◽  
Maria Isabel Botelho Vieira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Immunohistochemical Study ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Serological Survey ◽  
Neotropical Primates ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Indirect Hemagglutination ◽  
Unknown Reason ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

Toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by the intracellular coccidian Toxoplasma gondii that infects most warm-blooded vertebrates, is widely distributed and fatal for primates, which are peculiarly susceptible for unknown reason(s). Owing to the increasing number of Neotropical mammal deaths where in T. gondii were detected in analyzed tissues, the present immunohistochemical study analyzed the distribution patterns of immunostainings related to this parasite on primates necropsied at the Laboratório de Patologia Animal of Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), between the years of 2000 and 2014. Furthermore, a serological survey for the disease was conducted for 21 primates from the UPF Zoo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, belonging to genera Sapajus and Alouatta. In a immunohistochemical test performed using streptavidin-biotin-peroxidase, 26.53% positivity was detected in 98 primates. Immunostainings revealed that infection differed among the lung (76.92%), liver (58.33%), heart (50%), brain (42.30%), and kidney (23.07%) tissues. Serology performed through indirect hemagglutination showed reactivity in 85.7% of the animals, all belonging to Sapajus sp., while the three primates that did not show reactivity (14.3%) belonged to Alouatta sp.

Serological Survey of Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Pigs Slaughtered in Sweden

2002 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 362-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Lundén ◽  
Peter Lind ◽  
Kajsa Gustavsson ◽  
Arvid Uggla ◽  
Ivar Vågsholm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Serological Survey ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

scholarly journals Anticorpos anti-toxoplasma gondii em gatos domiciliados no Município de Rio Branco, Acre, Brasil

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 3757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soraia Figueiredo de Souza ◽  
Luciana Dos Santos Medeiros ◽  
Adriane De Souza Belfort ◽  
Andrey Luiz Lopes Cordeiro ◽  
Michelle Federle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Igg Antibodies ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
One Year ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

Blood samples were collected from 89 cats to assess the prevalence of IgG antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii by indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) and the possible risk factors associated with feline Toxoplasma gondii infection. An epidemiological questionnaire was developed and implemented for owners of domestic cats domiciled in Rio Branco, Acre. The results were statistically evaluated with the odds ratio and chi-square tests, considering the significance level of 5%. Of 89 animals’ samples, 22 had antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii. Among the 22 reactive animals, 15 (68.19%) were female, 15 (68.19%) were less than one year old and 20 (90%) were cross breed. Concerning risk factors, there was no difference (p > 0.05) between the variables evaluated by the chi-square test. Moreover, 16 (72%) cats were fed a mixed diet, 20 (90%) of the cats had hunting habits, 18 (81%) had contact with animals of another species, 11 (50%) had access to the street, and 22 (95%) lived in homes that had areas of grass or dirt. In conclusion, the prevalence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii in domestic cats was 22.7%, and there were no significant risk factors for feline toxoplasmosis in the municipality of Rio Branco, Acre.

Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Owned Domestic Cats in Australia

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthea Brennan ◽  
Jennifer Hawley ◽  
Navneet Dhand ◽  
Lara Boland ◽  
Julia A. Beatty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

scholarly journals Toxoplasma gondii prevalence and risk factors in owned domestic cats from Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 557-566
Author(s):  
Ruenruetai Udonsom ◽  
◽  
Ruangrat Buddhirongawatr ◽  
Yoshifumi Nishikawa ◽  
Ragab M. Fereig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Latex Agglutination ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
High Seroprevalence ◽  
Multivariable Analyses ◽  
Stray Cat ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

Domestic cats are a potential source of Toxoplasma gondii infection for humans. This study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors for T. gondii infection in domestic cats. Cat sera (n = 182) were tested for T. gondii IgG antibodies using the latex agglutination test (LAT) and the GRA7 of T. gondii (TgGRA7)-indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (iELISA). Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify the factors associated with T. gondii infection. The overall prevalence rates were 18.1% (33/182) according to LAT, 19.2% (35/182) according to the iELISA and 17.0% (31/182) according to LAT and iELISA. Univariable analyses identified, outdoor access (P = 0.006), being a former stray cat (P = 0.001) and successful hunting behaviors (P = 0.04) as risk factors for T. gondii infection. Outdoor access (OR 2.63, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.03–6.72) and is a former stray cat (OR 3.69, 95% CI 1.52–8.96) remained significant risk factors in multivariable analyses. This study indicated a relatively high seroprevalence of T. gondii among domestic cats. Cat owners can reduce the risk for T. gondii infection by not allowing their cats to roam free. Furthermore, education about the transmission of the parasite should be provided to prevent infection to the owners.

Serological Survey of Toxoplasma gondii Infection in the Domestic Goose (Anser domestica) in Southern China

2010 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Yan ◽  
C. L. Yue ◽  
H. Zhang ◽  
C. C. Yin ◽  
Y. He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Serological Survey ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection
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