Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in swine matrices in Nova Mutum and Diamantino, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in swine matrices in Nova Mutum and Diamantino, Mato Grosso, Brazil

This report aimed to assess the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in 708 swine matrices in Nova Mutum and Diamantino in the state of Mato Grosso, Central-West Brazil. Serum samples were examined by indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). It was found a seroprevalence of 12.8%, considering titers >64. Therefore, the data reinforce the need for appropriate management of swine raising to minimize the risk of infection of pigs with T. gondii.

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Main Authors: Muraro,Lívia Saab, Caramori Júnior,João Garcia, Amendoeira,Maria Regina Reis, Pereira,Joyce Alves, Oliveira Filho,João Xavier de, Vicente,Regiane Trigueiro, Neves,Leandro Batista, Nicolau,José Leonardo, Igarashi,Michelle, Moura,Saulo Teixeira
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinária 2010
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-29612010000400012
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Summary:This report aimed to assess the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in 708 swine matrices in Nova Mutum and Diamantino in the state of Mato Grosso, Central-West Brazil. Serum samples were examined by indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). It was found a seroprevalence of 12.8%, considering titers >64. Therefore, the data reinforce the need for appropriate management of swine raising to minimize the risk of infection of pigs with T. gondii.

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