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Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii in cattle from Unai, Minas Gerais state, Brazil.
Silva, Bruno Montijo; Queiroz, Willian Cristof Correia; Maia, Maerle Oliveira; Pacheco, Richard de Campos; Aguiar, Daniel Moura; Campos, Maíza Souza; Bresciani, Katia Denise Saraiva; Costa, Alvimar José; Gomes, Ana Amélia Domingues; Santos-Doni, Thais Rabelo.
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  • Silva BM; Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys (UFVJM), Avenida Universitários, 1000 Unaí, MG, Brazil.
  • Queiroz WCC; Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys (UFVJM), Avenida Universitários, 1000 Unaí, MG, Brazil.
  • Maia MO; Program in Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso, 78060-900 Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
  • Pacheco RC; Program in Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso, 78060-900 Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
  • Aguiar DM; Program in Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso, 78060-900 Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
  • Campos MS; Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys (UFVJM), Avenida Universitários, 1000 Unaí, MG, Brazil.
  • Bresciani KDS; Department of Production and Animal Health, FMVA, UNESP, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
  • Costa AJ; Department of Animal Pathology, FCAV, UNESP, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil.
  • Gomes AAD; Federal University of São Francisco Valley (UNIVASF), Petrolina, PE, Brazil.
  • Santos-Doni TR; Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys (UFVJM), Avenida Universitários, 1000 Unaí, MG, Brazil. Electronic address: rabelo.vet@hotmail.com.
Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports ; 25: 100610, 2021 07.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34474803
Toxoplasma gondii is a widespread protozoan parasite that causes infections in animals and humans. The presence of tissue cysts in cattle musculature evidences their epidemiological significance in transmission to humans. The present study aimed to evaluate the seroprevalence of and risk factors of T. gondii seropositivity in beef cattle in the municipality of Unaí, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. Bovine blood samples (n = 612) were collected from 31 herds. Risk factors associated with the animal-level and herd-level seroprevalence were analysed using a questionnaire that investigates the epidemiological aspects of toxoplasmosis. A search for anti-T. gondii antibodies was performed by means of an indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Analysis of 612 samples showed 369 animals positive for anti-T. gondii antibodies (IFAT ≥64), with a seroprevalence of 60.29% (95% confidence interval (CI): 56.35-64.10). The herd-level seroprevalence was 96.77% (95% CI: 79.00-99.58). Applying a multivariate logistic regression analysis, a test of the association between seroprevalence of T. gondii infection and the potential predictors showed that cats (domestic or wild) with access to the drinking water of cattle were a significant (P = 0.001) predictor. The seroprevalence of T. gondii in cattle destined for human consumption is widely distributed throughout the entire study area. Thus, integrated control measures and strategies are suggested to prevent T. gondii infection in cattle.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Toxoplasma / Doenças dos Bovinos / Toxoplasmose Animal Tipo de estudo: Etiology_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limite: Animals País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Holanda
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Toxoplasma / Doenças dos Bovinos / Toxoplasmose Animal Tipo de estudo: Etiology_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limite: Animals País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Holanda