Seroepidemiological Study of Toxoplasmosis in Sheep, Ilam, Iran (2013)

Subject Areas : clinical veterinary science

, A.M Bahrami ¹ (Department of parasitology ,Para veterinary medical College, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran)
M. Jafarian, ² (Veterinary Organization, Ilam Center, Ilam, Iran)
H. Ali rahmi, ³ (Department of Biology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran)
, M Mohammadi ⁴ (Veterinary Organization, Ilam Center, Ilam, Iran)
S. Cheragh afrooz, ⁵ (Veterinary Organization, Ilam Center, Ilam, Iran)
, Z. Havasi ⁶ (Para Veterinary College, Abu Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran)
M. Shaddel ⁷ (Department of Parasitology and Mycology, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran)

Received: 2016-11-04 Accepted : 2016-11-04 Published : 2013-12-22

Keywords: Sheep, Toxoplasmosis, Ilam,

Abstract :

Toxoplasmosis is caused by the intracellular protozoan named Toxoplasma gondii (T.g.). T.g is is the mostprevalent parasitic infection in human and other warm blooded animals. Estimates indicate that up to one third ofthe world’s population is infected by T.g. Toxoplasmosis is causes damages in veterinary affairs and may lead tocongenital diseases and abortion in some animals like sheep. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence ofToxoplasmosis in sheep of Ilam city.A descriptive cross- sectional survey was conducted. A total of 408 samples in slaughtered sheep in Ilam industrialslaughter- house selected randomized and tested by ELISA method. Data analysis was conducted using SPSSsoftware version 16.Of 408 samples 112 (27.45%) were positive. There was no signifcant difference between seropositivity andgender, age group and the background of abortion in sheep.The prevalence of Toxoplasmosis is high. According to high consumption of sheep as a different food by human,Therefore the contamination of sheep is important in term of public health and detriment economic.