[i]Neospora caninum[/i] and [i]Toxoplasma gondii[/i] antibodies in red foxes ([i]Vulpes vulpes[/i]) in the Czech Republic
Journal Title: Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 23, Issue 1
Abstract
[b]Introduction and objective.[/b] Neospora caninum and [i]Toxoplasma gondii [/i]are worldwide spread parasites, causing serious illnesses in sensitive animals; toxoplasmosis is also important zoonosis. Although neosporosis is not considered as a zoonosis, it leads to aborted births in cattle, as well as paresis and paralysis in dogs. [b]Objective. [/b]The aim of this study was to discover the prevalence of N. caninum and [i]T. gondii [/i]antibodies in red foxes ([i]Vulpes vulpes[/i]) in the Czech Republic. Materials and method. Sera of 80 foxes from 8 regions of the Czech Republic were tested for antibodies to [i]N. caninum[/i] and [i]T. gondii[/i] by competitive enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA) and indirect ELISA. All samples were simultaneously tested by indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) to detect both [i]N. caninum[/i] and [i]T. gondii [/i]antibodies. [b]Results.[/b] Antibodies to [i]N. caninum[/i] were found by IFAT in 3 (3.8%) red foxes with titre 50 and in 2 (2.5%) red foxes with inhibition 42.7% and 30.2 %. Antibodies to [i]T. gondii [/i]were found in all tested animals in both IFAT (titres 50 – 6400) and in ELISA (S/P ranging from 34% – 133%). [b]Conclusion. [/b]This is the first prevalence study of [i]N. caninum[/i] and [i]T. gondii [/i]antibodies in red foxes in the Czech Republic. The results obtained show that red foxes are exposed at different levels to both protozoan infections, and thus could play an important role in the transmission cycle of [i]N. caninum[/i] and [i]T. gondii[/i] in sylvatic cycle.
Authors and Affiliations
Eva Bártová, Radka Slezáková, Ivan Nágl, Kamil Sedlák
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP79318
- DOI 10.5604/12321966.1196858
- Views 148
- Downloads 0
Acute collective gas poisoning at work in a manure storage tank
Cases of deaths in manure or septic tanks are rare in legal-medical practice, more frequently as unfortunate occupational accidents. Poisoning with toxic gases, especially with hydrogen sulfide, is reported as the cause...
Optic nerve avulsion after blunt ocular trauma – Case report
[b][/b][b]Introduction.[/b] Avulsion of the optic nerve head is a rare and severe complication of ocular blunt trauma. The case reported is a 28-year old man presenting to the emergency department due to blunt trauma to...
Regulatory strategies to ensure food and feed safety in Poland--update review.
The principal State authorities responsible for food safety in Poland are primarily the national Chief Sanitary Inspectorate followed by the Chief Veterinary Inspectorate, who are both statutorily empowered to discharge...
Animal-related injuries: epidemiological and meteorological features.
This is a retrospective and registry-based descriptive study including animal- related injuries represented by the most crowded Emergency Department (ED) in Eastern Turkey over a period of two years. Animal-related injur...
Influence of distances between places of residence and wind farms on the quality of life in nearby areas
Background: The quality of life has three main characteristics: it always refers to the living conditions of an individual; it is measured both with subjective and objective indicators; and it is a multidimensional conce...