A serological study on the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in sheep of Lithuania

• Autorzy: Stimbirys A. , Bagdonas J. , Gerulis G. , Russo P.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In the present study the seroprevalence of the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii infection in sheep was investigated in 6 regions of Lithuania. Blood samples were taken from 354 sheep and were tested using commercial ELISA method. The total seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in sheep was 42.1%. Significant differences in seroprevalence were observed between age groups (P ≤ 0.05). The results of this investigation suggest that the Toxoplasma gondii parasite is widely spread, and can be one of reasons of sheep abortion in Lithuania.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

toxoplasmosis; prevalence; sheep; veterinary medicine; Toxoplasma gondii; ELISA test; Lithuania; animal disease; animal hygiene

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences
• Rocznik: 2007
• Tom: 10
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.83-87,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Stimbirys A.

• Lithuanian Veterinary Academy, Kaunas, Tolzes 18, LT-47181, Lithuania

autor

Bagdonas J.

autor

Gerulis G.

autor

Russo P.

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