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Parasite (Paris, France)2011; 18(4); 345-348; doi: 10.1051/parasite/2011184345

Toxoplasma gondii in wild and domestic animals from New Caledonia.

Abstract: Samples (serum or meat juice) collected from 205 animals in New Caledonia in April 2009 were tested for antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii by ELISA using the multi-species ID Screen® Toxoplasmosis Indirect kit (IDVET, Montpellier). Antibodies to T. gondii were detected in 2% (1/49) of the pigs, in 3.3% (1/30) of the cattle, in 13.8% (4/29) of Rusa deers, in 16% (4/25) of the horses, in 32.8% (21/64) of the dogs, and in 50% (4/8) of cats. Statistically, no significant difference was observed between T. gondii seroprevalence and age or sex. No survey on the prevalence of T. gondii in animals has ever been conducted in New Caledonia and this is the first serological evidence of T. gondii in Rusa deer (Cervus timorensis russa). These results indicate an important circulation of T. gondii exists in the animal populations of New Caledonia. In view of humans being exposed, it is advisable to insist on sanitary education and on respect for good hygienic and food practice. 205 échantillons de deux types (sang ou muscle) ont été recueillis en avril 2009 en Nouvelle-Calédonie. Une recherche sérologique sur sérum et sur fluide musculaire a été menée par la technique ELISA à l’aide du kit multi-espèce ID Screen Toxoplasmosis Indirect (IDVET, Montpellier) pour la détection d’anticorps dirigés contre la protéine P30 de . Les résultats montrent une séropositivité de 2 % (1/49) chez les porcs, 3,3 % (1/30) chez les bovins, 13,8 % (4/29) chez les cerfs, 16 % (4/25) chez les chevaux, 32,8 % (21/64) chez les chiens et 50 % (4/8) chez les chats. D’après nos résultats, ni le sexe, ni l’âge de l’animal n’interviennent de façon statistiquement significative sur sa positivité vis-à-vis de . À notre connaissance, c’est la première fois qu’une enquête sérologique est menée sur des animaux en Nouvelle-Calédonie, et la première mise en évidence sérologique du parasite chez le cerf rusa (). Ces résultats sérologiques indiquent une circulation importante de dans les populations animales de Nouvelle-Calédonie. L’homme étant particulièrement exposé, il convient, tout particulièrement, d’insister sur l’éducation sanitaire et sur le respect des bonnes pratiques hygiéniques et alimentaires.
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Publication Date: 2011-11-18 PubMed ID: 22091467PubMed Central: PMC3677588DOI: 10.1051/parasite/2011184345Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study presents the first set of data related to the presence of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite in livestock and pet animals in New Caledonia, highlighting an important circulation of this parasite within the territory’s animal populations.

Study Methodology

  • The materials used in this research were serum or meat juice samples taken from 205 animals in New Caledonia in April 2009.
  • The samples were tested for antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii using a specific multifaceted ELISA kit called ID Screen® Toxoplasmosis Indirect.
  • The sample pool consisted of various domestic and wild animals including pigs, cattle, deers, horses, dogs and cats. The number of each species varied.

Findings

  • The study found that varying amounts of different animals had T. gondii antibodies present. The prevalence was lowest in pigs and cattle, with only 2% and 3.3% respectively testing positive.
  • Rusa deers, horses, dogs and cats were found to have higher rates of seroprevalence, with the highest being cats at 50%.
  • This was the first time T. gondii has been serologically confirmed in Rusa deer, meaning that this was the first time this deer species was found to have been exposed to the parasite.
  • There was no statistically significant correlation between the presence of T. gondii antibodies and the age or sex of the animals.

Implications

  • These results are the first to reveal an important circulation of Toxoplasma gondii in the animal populations of New Caledonia.
  • Given the potential risks to humans from Toxoplasma gondii, the researchers suggest a need for increased focus on sanitary education and improved hygienic and food practices to reduce exposure.
  • This study being the first of its kind in the area marks an important milestone in the understanding and managing the risk posed by T. gondii in New Caledonia.

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APA
Roqueplo C, Halos L, Cabre O, Davoust B. (2011). Toxoplasma gondii in wild and domestic animals from New Caledonia. Parasite, 18(4), 345-348. https://doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2011184345

Publication

Parasite (Paris, France)
ISSN: 1252-607X
NlmUniqueID: 9437094
Country: France
Language: English
Volume: 18
Issue: 4
Pages: 345-348

Researcher Affiliations

Roqueplo, C
  • Groupe de travail en épidémiologie animale du Service de Santé des Armées, Marseille, France. cedric.roqueplo@wanadoo.fr
Halos, L
    Cabre, O
      Davoust, B

        MeSH Terms

        • Animals
        • Animals, Domestic / parasitology
        • Animals, Wild / parasitology
        • Antibodies, Protozoan / blood
        • Cats
        • Cattle
        • Deer
        • Diaphragm / parasitology
        • Dogs
        • Female
        • Horses
        • Male
        • Masseter Muscle / parasitology
        • Meat / parasitology
        • New Caledonia / epidemiology
        • Seroepidemiologic Studies
        • Swine
        • Toxoplasma / immunology
        • Toxoplasmosis, Animal / epidemiology

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