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The Journal of parasitology2012; 98(5); 944-945; doi: 10.1645/GE-3174.1

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic horses in Durango State, Mexico.

Abstract: The seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in horses in Mexico is unknown. Therefore, antibodies to T. gondii were assessed in 495 horses in Durango State, Mexico, using the modified agglutination test (MAT). Horses were from 18 farms in 3 municipalities in the valley region of Durango State. Antibodies to T. gondii were found in 30 (6.1%) of 495 horses, with MAT titers of 1:25 in 19, 1:50 in 6, and 1:100 in 5. Seropositive horses were found in 8 (44.4%) of 18 farms sampled in all 3 municipalities. Age, gender, and breed of horses did not influence significantly the seroprevalence of T. gondii infection. The seroprevalence in horses was higher in rural (7.8%) versus urban (0%) areas, and in larger herds (30-64 horses, 7.8%) versus smaller ones (3-28, 3.5%). The seroprevalence was higher in stall fed (16.5%) than in pastured horses (3.1%). Results indicate that infected horses represent a potential source of T. gondii infection for humans in Mexico. This is the first report of T. gondii infection in horses in Mexico.
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Publication Date: 2012-05-04 PubMed ID: 22559329DOI: 10.1645/GE-3174.1Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article discusses a study conducted to determine the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic horses in Durango State, Mexico, due to the previously unassessed situation. The findings reveal a rate of infection among the horses tested and indicate factors that could potentially influence the prevalence.

Introduction and Objective

  • The primary objective of this study was to ascertain the seroprevalence of the Toxoplasma gondii infection in horses within Durango State in Mexico. This was driven by the fact that no prior research had assessed the extent of this ailment’s prevalence among horses within the area.

Methods Used

  • The research involved testing a total of 495 horses from 18 different farms located in three municipalities within the Durango State. These horses were subjected to the modified agglutination test (MAT) to ascertain infection.
  • Apart from testing, the study also factored in elements such as age, gender, breed of the horses, the environment they live in (urban vs. rural), herd size, and the feeding systems (stall fed vs. pastured).

Findings and Implications

  • Out of the 495 horses tested, 30 were found to be positive for the T. gondii infection, translating to a prevalence rate of about 6.1%. The infected horses were found in 8 of the 18 farms sampled and spread across all three municipalities.
  • Irrespective of factors like age, gender, and breed of the horses, no significant influence on the prevalence of T. gondii infection was identified.
  • The results showed a higher T. gondii infection rate in rural areas (7.8%) compared to urban areas (0%), larger herds (also 7.8%) compared to smaller herds (3.5%), and in stall fed horses (16.5%) relative to pastured ones (3.1%).
  • The findings indicate that infected horses could significantly contribute to the human T. gondii infection rate within Mexico as they appear to be potential carriers for the disease.
  • It’s worth noting that this research is the first of its kind to report on T. gondii infection prevalence in Mexico’s horse population.

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Alvarado-Esquivel C, Rodríguez-Peña S, Villena I, Dubey JP. (2012). Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic horses in Durango State, Mexico. J Parasitol, 98(5), 944-945. https://doi.org/10.1645/GE-3174.1

Publication

The Journal of parasitology
ISSN: 1937-2345
NlmUniqueID: 7803124
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 98
Issue: 5
Pages: 944-945

Researcher Affiliations

Alvarado-Esquivel, C
  • Juárez University of Durango State, Avenida Universidad S/N, 34000. Durango, Mexico.
Rodríguez-Peña, S
    Villena, I
      Dubey, J P

        MeSH Terms

        • Animals
        • Animals, Domestic
        • Antibodies, Protozoan / blood
        • Cats
        • Female
        • Horse Diseases / epidemiology
        • Horse Diseases / immunology
        • Horse Diseases / parasitology
        • Horses
        • Male
        • Mexico / epidemiology
        • Seroepidemiologic Studies
        • Toxoplasma / immunology
        • Toxoplasmosis, Animal / epidemiology
        • Toxoplasmosis, Animal / immunology

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