Public Health Implications of Toxoplasmosis in Animals and Women in Selected Localities of Menoufia Governorate, Egypt

Byomi, Ahmed; Zidan, Sherif; Salama, Akram; Elsify, Ahmed; Hadad, Ghada; Eissa, Nourhan

doi:10.21608/avmj.2018.168920

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“…For instance, using a TgSAG2t-ELISA, 10.8% of the cattle sera from the Delta region ( 23 ), and 23.6% of the cattle from Qena, Kafr Elsheikh, and Minoufia tested positive ( 19 ). In Shebein El-Kom, molecular detection in cattle milk revealed 19.35% (6/31) positive for T. gondii DNA ( 30 ), while one in ten bulk milks tested positive for T. gondii DNA in a recent study ( 26 ). Cattle meat samples from Sohag city showed 31.3% positive by PCR ( 20 ).…”

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“…Several investigations have been conducted in Egypt to determine the prevalence of neosporosis and toxoplasmosis in various animal species and people from different geographic locations (southern and northern) ( 3 , 19 – 30 ). However, there has never been a thorough investigation of the prevalence of these parasites in cattle of the Beheira area.…”

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Seroprevalence and risk factors analysis of Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in cattle of Beheira, Egypt

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Hamada²,

Sobhy³

et al. 2023

Front. Vet. Sci.

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IntroductionNeospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii are closely related obligate intracellular protozoan parasites. They are considered to be the major causes of infectious abortions and congenital abnormalities in livestock worldwide resulting in huge economic losses. Currently, there are no reports on the prevalence of neosporosis or toxoplasmosis in cattle in Beheira, Egypt's most important region for cattle industry.MethodsThe current study investigated the presence of anti-N. caninum and anti-T. gondii antibodies in apparent healthy cattle from eight localities representing the whole area of Beheira. A total of 358 plasma samples were randomly collected from 6 dairy and 10 beef farms and analyzed by commercially available ELISAs. Production type (dairy versus beef), sex (female vs male), age (< 3 years, 3–5, and > 5 years old), breed (mixed vs Holstein vs Colombian Zebu), and location (various locations) were assessed as risk factors for N. caninum and T. gondii infections.Results and discussionOf the samples, 88 (24.6%) and 19 (5.3%) were positive for anti-N. caninum and anti-T. gondii antibodies, respectively, and mixed infection was detected in 7. Of the 16 herds, 6 dairy and 7 beef herds were positive for antibodies to N. caninum. Antibodies to T. gondii were detected in 4, and 5 of dairy and beef herds, respectively. Production type (dairy) and, therewith, sex (female), age (aged over 5 years), and location were considered as risk factors for N. caninum infection. No factors statistically associated with T. gondii infection were identified. Overall, this study provided the first serological detection of N. caninum and T. gondii infections in cattle from Beheira, demonstrating the endemicity of both parasites in the main cattle rearing region of Egypt. This study also confirmed earlier reports of N. caninum being more present in dairy cattle than in beef cattle. Routine monitoring of N. caninum and T. gondii infections and the implementation of control strategies are urgently needed.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Seroprevalence and risk factors analysis of Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in cattle of Beheira, Egypt

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Hamada²,

Sobhy³

et al. 2023

Front. Vet. Sci.

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“…Other researchers documented difference in prevalence in worm and cold season that may be attributed to the fact that sporulated oocysts, which are responsible for infection, had the ability to stay viable in warm conditions and humid environment found in agricultural regions like Menoufia Governorate (Byomi et al, 2018). In contrast, these oocysts are not able to stay in dried and cold environment.…”

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“…This was carried as the method described by Lind et al (1997) and Byomi et al (2018). A commercial kits (Pishtaz Teb Diagnostics-MA Toxoplasma IgG _96 _02, Catalogue No.…”

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“…In Egypt that there is a significant population of stray cats, which are highly prevalent and widely distributed and around 97.4% of these stray cats in Egypt are infected with T. gondii, indicating a substantial risk of environmental contamination. This contamination arises from the presence of sporulated oocysts that can remain infectious in soil and water for extended periods (Byomi et al, 2018).…”

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Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum, Toxoplasma gondii and Brucella Species in Sheep

Elgendy,

Zaghawa,

Nayel

et al. 2024

Journal of Current Veterinary Research

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Numerous infections are accountable for abortion in small ruminants, resulting in significant economic repercussions, as well as possessing the potential risk for humans. The current study was undertaken to assess the identification of different risk factors as well as the seroprevalence associated with sheep abortion in Neospora caninum, Toxoplasma gondii, and Brucella species infections. Ninety serum samples from sheep were examined using ELISA to detect antibodies against Toxoplasma and Neospora. The results revealed that 54(60%) and 7(7.7%) were seropositive for T. gondii and N. caninum, respectively. For these samples the Rose Bengal test was used to detect antibodies against Brucella species. The results showed that 26(28.8%) were seropositive serologically to Brucella species. There were 17(18.8%) samples showed mixed infection of T. gondii and B. melitensis, 4(4.4%) were mixed showed infection with T. gondii and N. caninum, and 1(1.1%) was mixed infection between N. caninum and B. melitensis. Only one (1.1%) sample showed mixed infection for the three infections together. The prevalence of miscarriage in sheep was observed. The seropositivity of toxoplasmosis, Neosporosis, and Brucellosis in sheep needs further study to elude the transmission to human especially those of zoonotic importance, so attention should be considered to more investigations concerning these diseases in animals and humans in the studied area.

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Public Health Implications of Toxoplasmosis in Animals and Women in Selected Localities of Menoufia Governorate, Egypt

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Seroprevalence and risk factors analysis of Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in cattle of Beheira, Egypt

Seroprevalence and risk factors analysis of Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in cattle of Beheira, Egypt

Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum, Toxoplasma gondii and Brucella Species in Sheep

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