Epidemiological Study on the Role of Quails in Transmitting of Toxoplasma Gondii to Man

Hussein, Ahmed; Taher, Donia; Ghaly, Samar; Hassanien, Alshimaa; AbdElgaffar, Sary Kh.

doi:10.21608/avmj.2018.166595

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“…Considering the importance of chickens in transmission of T. gondii to human and felids, since the prevalence of the parasite in poultry is a bio-indicator for soil contamination with T. gondii oocysts (Al Khalid, 2012; Dubey et al, 2020) as well as study in Egypt highlights on the role of quail as a source of Toxoplasma infection for human (Hussein et al, 2018), and according to previous knowledge, there is no information on T.gondii infection in quail birds intended for human consumption in Iraq is available. Therefore, we conducted the present molecular study for T. gondii infections in quail birds in Baghdad.…”

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Molecular study of Toxoplasma gondii B1 Gene in Quails Birds (Coturnix Japonica) in Baghdad City, Iraq

Lamy¹,

Kawan²

2022

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Toxoplasmosis is a common zoonotic parasitic disease of medical and veterinary importance worldwide, caused by an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. The study was conducted to investigate the infection rate of Toxoplasma gondii in 100 tissues samples of (25/150) seropositive quail bird organs (25 brain, 25 liver, 25 heart and 25 pectoral muscles) of both sex by Nested Polymerase Chain Reaction (N-PCR) based on B1 gene in some areas of Baghdad city during the period from the 1st January 2021, up to 30th September 2021. The total infection rate was 24% (24/100) and the highest percentage was recorded in pectoral muscles 28% (7/25) and the lowest percentage was recorded in the heart 20% (5/25) without significant difference. Regarding the sex the results revealed that the total infection rate of T. gondii in hens was 30.76% (16/52) more than cocks tissues samples 16.66% (8/48) with highly significant (P≤0.01) differences between organs type. In cock quail, the highest percentage was recorded in brain 33.33% (4/12) and the lowest percentage was recorded in the pectoral muscles and heart 8.33% (1/12).

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Molecular study of Toxoplasma gondii B1 Gene in Quails Birds (Coturnix Japonica) in Baghdad City, Iraq

Lamy¹,

Kawan²

2022

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The potential for foodborne disease stemming from the consumption of quail products: A systematic review

Anggaeni,

Muhana,

Balia

et al. 2023

Int J One Health

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Background and Aim: Investigation of the zoonotic potential of quail-derived food items, including eggs and meat, and their consequential impact on the health of the general population is insufficient. The present study provides a comprehensive overview of the potential hazards associated with consuming quail eggs and meat products with a One Health approach based on the existing body of knowledge derived from multi-disciplinary studies. Materials and Methods: A total of 37 studies from 2004 to 2021 were procured from four distinct databases following a two-stage screening process involving practical and methodological screening. The utilization of a descriptive qualitative method with a meta-aggregation approach was employed to scrutinize these studies, leading to a definitive conclusion regarding the risks of foodborne diseases associated with the consumption of quail meat products. Results: A total of 7555 studies were retrieved and 146 were qualified based on the predetermined criteria. Of 146 studies, 90 studies were eliminated based on duplication screening. Of the 90, 37 were determined to be related to the aim of this research. Conclusion: The consumption of quail eggs and meat products poses a significant risk for foodborne diseases, with potentially greater ramifications than currently recognized, particularly in the areas of food safety, public health, conservation, and the economy. Keywords: foodborne disease, One Health, quail.

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Epidemiological Study on the Role of Quails in Transmitting of Toxoplasma Gondii to Man

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References 11 publications

Molecular study of Toxoplasma gondii B1 Gene in Quails Birds (Coturnix Japonica) in Baghdad City, Iraq

Molecular study of Toxoplasma gondii B1 Gene in Quails Birds (Coturnix Japonica) in Baghdad City, Iraq

The potential for foodborne disease stemming from the consumption of quail products: A systematic review

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