Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Seroprevalence and risk factors of Neospora caninum infection among domestic sheep in Henan province, central China.
- Journal:
- Parasite (Paris, France)
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Wang, Shuai et al.
- Affiliation:
- School of Basic Medical Sciences · China
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
This study aimed to determine the frequency of antibodies to Neospora caninum in domestic sheep raised in Henan province, central China. Serum samples from 779 domestic sheep were collected from March 2015 to May 2016, and antibodies to N. caninum were evaluated using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The results showed an overall IgG positive rate of 7.32% (57/779). The risk factors significantly related to seropositivity to N. caninum in sheep were the age, the presence of dogs, and the rearing system. This is the first report of N. caninum infection and associated risk factors in domestic sheep in central China.
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