Seroprevalence of<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>infection in domestic cats in central China

Wang, Shuai; Zhou, Yonghua; Niu, Jingyuan; Xie, Qing; Xiao, Tingwei; Chen, Yunchao; Li, Han; Ma, Chenchen; Zhang, Haizhu; Liu, Shiguo; Zhang, Zhenchao

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“…The seropositive rate of T. gondii in children living in rural areas was significantly higher than that in urban areas, which was consistent with other reports [4,19]. Our previous research results confirmed that the seroprevalence of T. gondii in rural cats (29.26%) was significantly higher than in urban cats (16.35%) in Henan province [25]. This may lead to increased environmental contamination by T. gondii oocysts in rural areas, which in turn increases the risk of exposure to T. gondii in children.…”

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“…Felids act as the only final host of T. gondii and thus play an essential role in transmitting this parasite. Infected cats are considered to be a potential threat to public health because they can excrete environmentally resistant oocysts in their feces [25]. In mainland China, seroprevalence of T. gondii infection in cats ranged from 3.9% to 79.4% [7].…”

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“…In mainland China, seroprevalence of T. gondii infection in cats ranged from 3.9% to 79.4% [7]. The seropositive rate of T. gondii infection in domestic cats was 21.84% in Henan province [25]. Domestic cats are important companion animals of humans.…”

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in primary school children in Henan province, central China

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Yao

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Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite with global distribution. However, data on T. gondii infection among children in primary school in Henan province, central China were lacking. In this study, 2451 serum samples of primary school children in this province were collected from September 2015 to October 2018 and evaluated for T. gondii antibodies using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The overall seroprevalence was 9.51% (233/2451), of which 7.59% (186/2451) showed IgG positivity, 0.73% (18/2451) IgM and 1.18% (29/2451) both. The main risk factors related to T. gondii infections were the age of children, residence area, contact with cats, and exposure to soil. Moreover, hand washing before eating was considered a protective factor. Seroprevalence of T. gondii infection among the study population was common, emphasizing the need to prevent and control this infection. This is the first report of T. gondii seroprevalence in primary school children in Henan province, central China.

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in primary school children in Henan province, central China

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“…This might be because these foods had a higher level of contamination of T. gondii oocysts or E. cuniculi spores than feed or mixed food. Cats play an essential role in T. gondii spreading since they are the final hosts and shed oocysts into the environment [ 11 , 20 ]. In this study, the presence of cats on rabbit farms was confirmed as one of the risk factors for occurrence of T. gondii infection among rabbits, which accorded with findings in previous literature reports [ 5 , 9 ].…”

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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Encephalitozoon cuniculi among domestic rabbits in central China

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Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are frequently reared for meat production in China. The aim of this study was to assess the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Encephalitozoon cuniculi, and risk factors of infection in domestic rabbits raised in Henan province, central China. 1,213 serum samples of domestic rabbits were collected and tested for anti-T. gondii and anti-E. cuniculi antibodies using a modified agglutination test (MAT) and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), respectively. The serum positive rates of T. gondii and E. cuniculi were 128/1,213 (10.55%) and 235/1,213 (19.37%), respectively. Co-infection of T. gondii and E. cuniculi was demonstrated in 84 specimens; 44 rabbits were seropositive for T. gondii alone, while 151 rabbits were seropositive for E. cuniculi alone. The main risk factors simultaneously associated with T. gondii and E. cuniculi infection were the age of the rabbit, the type of food, and the rabbit rearing system. Serum positive rates of T. gondii and E. cuniculi among domestic rabbits were high, indicating the possibility of public health issues.

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“…The prevalence varied by area of the island (5.1–19.6%). In epidemiological studies in other countries, the T. gondii antibody seroprevalence among cats in rural areas has tended to be higher than that in urban cats [ 6 , 10 ]. In our present study, there was a similar tendency.…”

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Seroprevalence of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> in free-ranging and feral cats on Amami Oshima Island, Japan

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Yokota

Itō³

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On Amami Oshima Island, free-ranging and feral cats are harmful to wildlife populations. In this study, the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in these cats was examined using a newly developed Gaussia luciferase immunoprecipitation system assay. Of 1,363 cats, 123 cats (9.0%) was positive for T. gondii. The prevalence was significantly different in different areas; among cats in the rural area, where many wild animals live, including endangered species, T. gondii infection was more prevalent than in the urban area of the island. This finding indicates a possible risk to wildlife of infection from free-ranging and feral cats. Therefore, management of cats is important for wildlife conservation.

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Seroprevalence ofToxoplasma gondiiinfection in domestic cats in central China

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in primary school children in Henan province, central China

Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in primary school children in Henan province, central China

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Encephalitozoon cuniculi among domestic rabbits in central China

Seroprevalence of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> in free-ranging and feral cats on Amami Oshima Island, Japan

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