Determination of Anti- Toxoplasma gondiiAntibodies in Cattle in Elazığ and Environs by Sabin-Feldman (SF) Test

Authors : Münir AKTAŞ

Pages : 535-538

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Toxoplasma gondii pseudocysts in cattle are sources of infection for humans. Therefore, cattle toxoplasmosis is a very important factor in public health. The aim of the present study was to determine the seroprevalence of cattle toxoplasmosis. A total of 122 cattle from different age groups were selected in Elazığ and environs. Blood samples were taken and sera were collected. Serum samples were kept at -200 C until further examination. The values of toxoplasmosis seroprevalence were determined by SF test for anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies. Antibodies were detected in 86 out of 122 cattle sera insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(70.49%);. Fifty-four insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(62.75%);, 26 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(30.23%);, 6 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(6.97%); of seropositive cattle sera were positive when diluted at 1/16, 1/64, 1/256 respectively. The seroprevalence values were 54.05% and 77.64% in the age groups of 0-1 and older than 1 year. There were statistical significant differences insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.01); among the age groups.
Keywords : Toxoplasma gondii, cattle, SF