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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in Dromedary camels ( Camelus dromedarius ) from Saudi Arabia / Soroprevalência de Toxoplasma gondii e Neospora caninum em camelos dromedário (Camelus dromedarius) da Arábia Saudita
Mohammed, Osama Badri; Amor, Nabil; Omer, Sawsan Ali; Alagaili, Abdulaziz Nasser.
  • Mohammed, Osama Badri; King Saud University. College of Science. Department of Zoology. Riyadh. SA
  • Amor, Nabil; King Saud University. College of Science. Department of Zoology. Riyadh. SA
  • Omer, Sawsan Ali; University Center for Women Students. King Saud University. College of Science. Riyadh. SA
  • Alagaili, Abdulaziz Nasser; King Saud University. College of Science. Department of Zoology. Riyadh. SA
Rev. bras. parasitol. vet ; 29(1): e019119, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1092689
ABSTRACT
Abstract Serological screening of 199 serum samples from Dromedary camels—from different cities in Saudi Arabia—was performed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detecting antibodies against two cyst-forming coccidian parasites, namely Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum. Antibodies against T. gondii were detected in 68 (34.2%) samples, while those against N. caninum were present in 33 (16.6%) samples. The highest seroprevalence of T. gondii antibodies was reported in samples from Taif (51.2%), while the lowest seroprevalence was reported in samples from Riyadh and Hofuf (15.1%). The highest seroprevalence of N. caninum antibodies was reported in samples from Jizan (35.9%) while the lowest was reported in samples from Taif (2.4%). A total of 47 male and 21 female camels exhibited antibodies against T. gondii , while 19 male and 14 female camels showed antibodies against N. caninum . Concurrent detection of both T. gondii and N. caninum antibodies was observed in 18 camels. It has been demonstrated that T. gondii and N. caninum antibodies are prevalent in camels from different cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Resumo A triagem sorológica para a detecção de anticorpos para Toxoplasma gondii e Neospora caninum no camelo dromedário foi realizada investigando 199 amostras de soro coletadas em diferentes cidades da Arábia Saudita. As amostras foram testadas utilizando imunoensaios enzimáticos para a detecção de anticorpos de ambos os parasitas coccídeos formadores de cistos (Laboratórios IDEXX, Bommeli Diagnostics, AG, Berna, Suíça). Anticorpos contra T. gondii foram detectados em 68 (34,2%) amostras, enquanto 33 (16,6%) apresentaram anticorpos contra N. caninum. A maior soroprevalência de anticorpos contra T. gondii (51,2%) foi relatada em Taif, enquanto a menor soroprevalência (15,1%) foi relatada em Riyadh e Hofuf. A maior soroprevalência de anticorpos contra N. caninum foi relatada em Jizan (35,9%), enquanto a menor foi em Taif (2,4%). Um total de 47 machos e 21 fêmeas revelou anticorpos para T. gondii , enquanto 19 machos e 14 fêmeas revelaram anticorpos para N. caninum . A detecção de ambos os anticorpos contra T. gondii e N. caninum foi de 18 indivíduos. Foi demonstrado que os anticorpos contra T. gondii e N. caninum são predominantes em camelos de diferentes cidades do Reino da Arábia Saudita.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Toxoplasma / Camelus / Antibodies, Protozoan / Toxoplasmosis, Animal / Coccidiosis / Neospora Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. parasitol. vet Journal subject: Veterinary Medicine / Parasitology Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Saudi Arabia Institution/Affiliation country: King Saud University/SA / University Center for Women Students/SA

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Toxoplasma / Camelus / Antibodies, Protozoan / Toxoplasmosis, Animal / Coccidiosis / Neospora Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. parasitol. vet Journal subject: Veterinary Medicine / Parasitology Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Saudi Arabia Institution/Affiliation country: King Saud University/SA / University Center for Women Students/SA