Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Prevalence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in sport horses from Qazvin, Iran.
- Journal:
- Tropical animal health and production
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Hajialilo, Elham et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Parasitology
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
In the present study, the prevalence of antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in sport horses of Qazvin was examined using modified agglutination test (MAT). On 52 horse sera totally examined for anti-Toxoplasma antibodies, 37 horses (71.2%) were seropositive by MAT. Results of the present study showed a high rate of Toxoplasma infection in horses in Qazvin area. More comprehensive study on equine toxoplasmosis is recommended.
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