Determination of Seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii in Sheep in Şanlıurfa Province

Murat SEVGİLİ

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Determination of Seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii in Sheep in Şanlıurfa Province

Authors:

Murat SEVGİLİ

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2005 Vol.29 Issue 1, pp.107-111

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2004

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000769219

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6181

pISSN:

1300-0128

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The aim of this study was to detect the seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii in sheep in Şanlıurfa province using the Sabin-Feldman dye test. Serum samples collected from 300 sheep were tested for T. gondii. Serological examination revealed 167 (55.66%) sheep to be seropositive. Among these sera the numbers of seropositive samples at certain dilution steps were as follows: 65 at 1/16, 63 at 1/64, 27 at 1/256 and 12 at 1/1024. There was no significant correlation between seropositivity and the factors age, sex and breed. In conclusion, detection of a 34% seropositivity rate in 1/64 and higher dilutions indicates the clinical course of toxoplasmosis in the region.

 

The aim of this study was to detect the seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii in sheep in Şanlıurfa province using the Sabin-Feldman dye test. Serum samples collected from 300 sheep were tested for T. gondii. Serological examination revealed 167 (55.66%) sheep to be seropositive. Among these sera the numbers of seropositive samples at certain dilution steps were as follows: 65 at 1/16, 63 at 1/64, 27 at 1/256 and 12 at 1/1024. There was no significant correlation between seropositivity and the factors age, sex and breed. In conclusion, detection of a 34% seropositivity rate in 1/64 and higher dilutions indicates the clinical course of toxoplasmosis in the region.

Article Details

Determination of Seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii in Sheep in Şanlıurfa Province

Authors: Murat SEVGİLİ

Publisher: TUBITAK

Journal: Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2005 Vol.29 Issue 1, pp.107-111

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2004

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000769219

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6181

pISSN: 1300-0128

Toxoplasma gondii

sheep

Sabin-Feldman dye test

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Authors:

Murat SEVGİLİ

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2005 Vol.29 Issue 1, pp.107-111

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2004

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000769219

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6181

pISSN:

1300-0128