Seroprevalence study on Theileria equi and Babesia caballi antibodies in horses from central province of Saudi Arabia.
Abstract: In total, 241 sera from clinically healthy adult horses were collected from 6 locations in Saudi Arabia and examined for Theileria equi and Babesia caballi antibodies by an indirect fluorescent antibody test. Antibodies to Theileria equi were detected in 25 horses (10.4%) while the antibodies to Babesia caballi were observed in 18 horses (7.5%). In addition, 7 serum samples were positive for antibodies to both parasites (3%). The horses sampled in Al-Janadriah had the highest prevalence of infection with T. equi at 16.5% and with B. caballi at 8.8%, while the lowest prevalence of infection with T. equi (4.7%) and B. caballi (3.1%) was observed among horses examined from the Dyrab district. However, significant differences (P < 0.05) in seroprevalence were not observed between these districts. This study represents the first report on the status of T. equi and B. caballi infection in the central province of Saudi Arabia.
Publication Date: 2012-04-10 PubMed ID: 22489955DOI: 10.1645/GE-2997.1Google Scholar: Lookup
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Summary
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This research examines the prevalence of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi antibodies in horses in the Central region of Saudi Arabia. Through testing, it found that a small percentage of the horses carried these antibodies, indicating prior exposure to these parasites.
Objective and Methodology
- The study’s primary objective was to determine the prevalence of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi antibodies in horses from different locations within the central province of Saudi Arabia.
- Serum samples were collected from 241 clinically healthy adult horses and tested for the presence of these antibodies with the help of an indirect fluorescent antibody test.
Findings and Results
- Out of the total samples, 25 horses (10.4%) were found to have Theileria equi antibodies, while 18 horses (7.5%) carried antibodies to Babesia caballi.
- 7 horses (3%) were found to be positive for antibodies to both parasites.
- The highest prevalence of infection with T. equi occurred in horses in Al-Janadriah (16.5%), and for B. caballi in the same area (8.8%).
- The lowest prevalence with T. equi (4.7%) and B. caballi (3.1%) was observed in Dyrab district horses.
- Despite the variations in prevalence, the difference between the different areas was not statistically significant.
Significance of the Study
- This research provides the first data on the prevalence of antibodies to Theileria equi and Babesia caballi in the central province of Saudi Arabia, contributing to the broader understanding of the incidence of these parasites in the region’s equine population.
- The findings could be helpful in developing and implementing effective parasite control measures to ensure the health of horses in these areas.
Cite This Article
APA
Alanazi AD, Alyousif MS, Hassieb MM.
(2012).
Seroprevalence study on Theileria equi and Babesia caballi antibodies in horses from central province of Saudi Arabia.
J Parasitol, 98(5), 1015-1017.
https://doi.org/10.1645/GE-2997.1 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Aldwadmy branch, Shaqra University, Shasta 11961, Saudi Arabia. Alanazi_1@hotmail.com
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Antibodies, Protozoan / blood
- Babesia / immunology
- Babesiosis / epidemiology
- Babesiosis / veterinary
- Horses
- Saudi Arabia / epidemiology
- Seroepidemiologic Studies
- Theileria / immunology
- Theileriasis / epidemiology
Citations
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