Molecular and Serological Survey for Toxoplasmosis in Cats from an urban populations in Egypt
Joint Authors
Jirjis, Azmi Abd al-Malak
Sharif, Hazim R.
al-Sayfi, Ahmad
Haddad, Ghadah Abd al-Munsif
Source
Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Issue
Vol. 63, Issue 1 (31 Oct. 2019), pp.26-30, 5 p.
Publisher
Alexandria University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Publication Date
2019-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cats (either house cat or stray cat) were the main species in the cycle of toxoplasma gondii infection, regardless the proportion of excreting oocysts.
two hundred and forty cats; 84 stray cats and 156 household cats brought to the animal reproduction research institute (arri) laboratory from different governorates in Egypt in the period from January 2017 to July 2018.
all fecal samples of cats were examined for oocysts of t.
gondii and all serum samples were examined for t.
gondii antibodies.
the results of microscopic examination of fecal samples revealed the detection of t.
gondii oocysts in (35.71%) of fecal samples in different governorates.
the infection rate was (45.71%) in stray cats; highest positivity revealed in menoufia governorate (46.67%) and the lowest rate represented in red sea (42.86%).
on the other side, the lowest positive rate of fecal samples was (25.71%) in household cats; highest positivity in menoufia governorate (30%) and lowest rate in red sea (12.5%).
on site toxoplasma rapid test; igm were 34% the seropositivity infection 35 % in stray cats and 33.33% in household cats, indicating a recent infection.
igg were 54% the seropositivity 55% in stray cats and 53.33% in household cats respectively.
our results indicating that combination of microscopical and molecular methods improve diagnosis of toxoplasma infection in cat; and detect cats with active shedding of oocysts.
using of serological methods for detection of t.
gondii and facilitates diagnosis by on site rapid test protecting citizens against the t.
gondii infection from infected cats.
finally, we concluded that the rapid and accurate diagnosis of toxoplasma infection in cat is the milestone for successful management and control of toxoplasmosis.
the high prevalence rate of toxoplasmosis in cats especially in stray cats represent a great source for public health and animal’s infection due to huge contamination load by oocysts.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sharif, Hazim R.& Jirjis, Azmi Abd al-Malak& al-Sayfi, Ahmad& Haddad, Ghadah Abd al-Munsif. 2019. Molecular and Serological Survey for Toxoplasmosis in Cats from an urban populations in Egypt. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences،Vol. 63, no. 1, pp.26-30.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sharif, Hazim R.…[et al.]. Molecular and Serological Survey for Toxoplasmosis in Cats from an urban populations in Egypt. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences Vol. 63, no. 1 (Oct. 2019), pp.26-30.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sharif, Hazim R.& Jirjis, Azmi Abd al-Malak& al-Sayfi, Ahmad& Haddad, Ghadah Abd al-Munsif. Molecular and Serological Survey for Toxoplasmosis in Cats from an urban populations in Egypt. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences. 2019. Vol. 63, no. 1, pp.26-30.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1333267
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 29-30
Record ID
BIM-1333267