2019
DOI: 10.1590/s1984-296120180091
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Abstract: Toxoplasma gondii and Leishmania infantum are zoonotic protozoal parasites. Serum samples were obtained from 186 donkeys (Equus africanus asinus) from Portugal and assessed for antibodies to T. gondii by the modified agglutination test (MAT). For titration of antibodies to Leishmania spp. the direct agglutination test was used (DAT). Eleven donkeys were seropositive for T. gondii with titres of 20 (n = 7), 80 (n = 2), 640 (n = 1) and ≥ 2560 (n = 1). One donkey was seropositive for Leishmania spp. (titre of 800… Show more

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“…Recent studies carried out in Leishmania donovani endemic foci in Ethiopia detected a high seropositivity rate in donkeys [28], parasite DNA and a widespread exposure to sandfly saliva [29]. Just recently, in Portugal, 1 donkey out of 186 was found to be seropositive [30]. Furthermore, Phlebotomus orientalis , a proven vector of L. donovani, showed zoophilic feeding preferences, with a predominant choice for bovine, followed by donkey [31], indicating that this latter species is a preferred source for bloodmeal, with a higher engorgement rate for the sandfly female [32].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Recent studies carried out in Leishmania donovani endemic foci in Ethiopia detected a high seropositivity rate in donkeys [28], parasite DNA and a widespread exposure to sandfly saliva [29]. Just recently, in Portugal, 1 donkey out of 186 was found to be seropositive [30]. Furthermore, Phlebotomus orientalis , a proven vector of L. donovani, showed zoophilic feeding preferences, with a predominant choice for bovine, followed by donkey [31], indicating that this latter species is a preferred source for bloodmeal, with a higher engorgement rate for the sandfly female [32].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the present study, the overall seroprevalence of T. gondii in donkeys (43.7% of 238) represents the highest found in this species in Europe to date. Lower seroprevalence values were observed in two previous studies carried out in the Iberian Peninsula: 5.9% (11/186) (Rodrigues et al, 2019) and 25.6% (21/82) (García‐Bocanegra et al, 2012), and in Italy: 25.0% (11/44) and 5.0% (12/238) (Machacova et al, 2014; Mancianti et al, 2014). Regarding mules/hinnies, there have been very few serological studies of T. gondii reported worldwide to date.…”
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confidence: 75%
“…Equids infected with T. gondii were also reported in the previous studies. Rodrigues et al found that the seroprevalence of T. gondii in donkeys from Portugal was 5.9% 11 . In Ukraine, the horses infected with T. gondii was estimated of 21.1%, using the method of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) 12 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%