Serological study of toxoplasmosis in domestic pigeon Colombia Livia in Babylon province

Abstract EN

The study was conducted to investigate the presence of Toxoplasmosis in domestic pigeon via Latex agglutination test (LAT).

One hundred of blood samples were collected randomly from different areas in Babylon city during Five months started with July and ending at the latest November 2011.

LAT20 was used for this purpose.

(20% ) out of samples have been taken showed positive results.

Distributed throughout study Time in percentage of 18, 22, 20 and 21% during July, August, September, October and November respectively.

With no significant difference among them (P>0.05).

Observations showed that no pathognomonic clinical signs had appeared on the positive birds.

While there was a clear, histopathological changes in infected birds compared with healthy ones.

Macroscopic examination revealed congestion in liver and intestine with lymphocytes infiltration in peripheral vessels and hepatocytes necrosis of portal region and portal veins and sinusoid dilation.