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Parasite
Volume 25, 2018
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Article Number | 66 | |
Number of page(s) | 4 | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2018066 | |
Published online | 11 December 2018 |
Short Note
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection and variables associated with seropositivity in donkeys in eastern China
Séroprévalence de l’infection à Toxoplasma gondii et variables associées à la séropositivité chez les ânes dans l’est de la Chine
1
Engineering Research Centre of Chinese Ministry of Education for Edible and Medicinal Fungi, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun
130118, PR China
2
Inspection and Quarantine Technology Center of Jilin Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Changchun, Jilin Province
130062, PR China
3
College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin Province
130118, PR China
4
Marine College, Shandong University at Weihai, Weihai, Shandong Province
264209, PR China
* Corresponding author: sxf1997@163.com
Received:
22
October
2018
Accepted:
28
November
2018
Donkeys (Equus asinus) are widely distributed throughout China; they are used for their meat, as food, and certain donkey-derived items are also important for traditional Chinese medicinal purposes. However, only limited information is available on Toxoplasma gondii infection in donkeys in China, especially the eastern region, which is one of the largest production areas. Thus, the present study was conducted to detect specific anti-T. gondii antibodies using a commercially available indirect hemagglutination test (IHA) kit and to evaluate the risk factors that are associated with seroprevalence in the Shandong province of eastern China. A total of 213/1278 (17%) donkeys tested from Shandong province were positive for T. gondii antibodies. Statistical analysis revealed that gender and feeding habits of the animal are associated with T. gondii infection. These results provide information for the prevention and control of toxoplasmosis in donkeys, other animals, and humans in this region and elsewhere.
Résumé
Les ânes (Equus asinus) sont largement répandus dans toute la Chine ; ils sont utilisés pour leur viande et certains éléments dérivés des ânes sont aussi importants pour la médecine traditionnelle chinoise. Cependant, seules des informations limitées sont disponibles sur l’infection à Toxoplasma gondii chez les ânes en Chine, en particulier dans la région orientale, qui est l’une des plus grandes zones de production. Ainsi, la présente étude a été menée pour détecter des anticorps spécifiques anti-T. gondii à l’aide d’un kit de test d’hémagglutination indirecte (IHA) commercial et évaluer les facteurs de risque associés à la séroprévalence dans la province du Shandong, dans l’est de la Chine. Un total de 213/1278 (17 %) ânes de la province du Shandong étaient positifs pour les anticorps anti-T. gondii. L’analyse statistique a révélé que le sexe et les habitudes alimentaires de l’animal sont associés à l’infection à T. gondii. Ces résultats fournissent des informations pour la prévention et le contrôle de la toxoplasmose chez les ânes, les autres animaux et les humains dans cette région et ailleurs.
Key words: Toxoplasma gondii / donkeys / seroprevalence / eastern China
© Q.-F. Meng et al., published by EDP Sciences, 2018
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