Determination of seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii in sheep in Şanliurfa Province

Sevgili M., Babür C., Nalbantoǧlu S., Karaş G., Vatansever Z.

Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, cilt.29, sa.1, ss.107-111, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 29 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.107-111
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Sabin-Feldman dye test, Sheep, Toxoplasma gondii
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The aim of this study was to detect the seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii in sheep in Şanliurfa 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. © TÜBİTAK.