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, vol.29, no.1, pp.107-111, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.107-111
  • Keywords: Sabin-Feldman dye test, Sheep, Toxoplasma gondii
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.