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Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology2014; 40(2); 515-519; doi: 10.1007/s12639-014-0536-1

Serological study of Toxoplasma gondii infection in Turkoman horses in the North Khorasan Province, Iran.

Abstract: Toxoplasmosis is an important zoonotic disease with worldwide distribution. The infection is observed in an unusually wide range of warm-blooded animals, including most of the livestock and humans. Many studies have shown high prevalence of toxoplasmosis in man and animals in Iran. The present study was conducted to investigate the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in Turkoman horses in the North Khorasan Province. During 2011-2012, 100 blood samples from horses were collected and tested for antibodies against toxoplasmosis using indirect fluorescent antibody test. The seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis was detected in 14 % (14) horses. The antibodies titres were detected in the range of 1:20-1:160 dilution. The lowest and highest frequencies of toxoplasmosis were observed in the age groups of <1 year and 1-10 years, respectively (P < 0.05). No significant difference was observed between toxoplasmosis frequencies and gender and usage of horses. With regard to the high frequency of toxoplasmosis in the sampled horses, attention must be paid to the animal health for the control and prophylaxis of the disease.
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Publication Date: 2014-08-31 PubMed ID: 27413330PubMed Central: PMC4927518DOI: 10.1007/s12639-014-0536-1Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research paper focuses on investigating the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection, commonly known as toxoplasmosis, in Turkoman horses in the North Khorasan Province of Iran.

Objective of research and methodology

  • The primary objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite responsible for causing toxoplasmosis, in Turkoman horses in North Khorasan Province, Iran. Toxoplasmosis, a zoonotic disease, can infect a wide variety of warm-blooded animals, including livestock, as well as humans.
  • The researchers adopted an investigative study model, in which 100 blood samples were randomly collected from horses in the region during 2011-2012.
  • The collected samples were analyzed for the presence of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii using the indirect fluorescent antibody test.

Findings of the Study

  • The results indicated that 14% of the horses (14 out of 100) were infected with Toxoplasma gondii, implying a high prevalence of toxoplasmosis in the studied population.
  • Antibodies against the parasite were detected in titres ranging between 1:20 and 1:160 dilution, suggesting varying degrees of exposure and/or immune response to the parasite among the infected horses.
  • The prevalence of toxoplasmosis was notably different across various age groups. The lowest prevalence was noted in horses less than a year old, while horses between the ages of 1 and 10 showed the highest prevalence rates.
  • Interestingly, there was no observable significant difference in the prevalence of toxoplasmosis based on the gender or usage of the horses.

Conclusions and Suggestions

  • The study concludes that there is a significant prevalence of toxoplasmosis among Turkoman horses in the North Khorasan Province, warranting considerable attention in animal health strategies.
  • The authors suggest a need for appropriate measures to control and prevent the disease, considering the public health implications of this zoonotic disease that can potentially spread to humans from animals.

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Razmi GR, Abedi V, Yaghfoori S. (2014). Serological study of Toxoplasma gondii infection in Turkoman horses in the North Khorasan Province, Iran. J Parasit Dis, 40(2), 515-519. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-014-0536-1

Publication

Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology
ISSN: 0971-7196
NlmUniqueID: 9713059
Country: India
Language: English
Volume: 40
Issue: 2
Pages: 515-519

Researcher Affiliations

Razmi, G R
  • Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, P.O. Box 91775-1793, Mashhad, Iran.
Abedi, V
  • Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, P.O. Box 91775-1793, Mashhad, Iran.
Yaghfoori, S
  • Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, P.O. Box 91775-1793, Mashhad, Iran.

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