PREVALENCE OF TOXOPLASMA GONDII ANTIBODIES IN LIBYAN SHEEP (FAT-TAILED BARBARY)

Date

2008-1

Type

Article

Journal title

University Bulletin

Issue

Vol. 119 No. 54

Author(s)

K.M. EL-GOMATI; A.M. RASHED; A.S. ELNAAS and M.M. ELSAID

Pages

1 - 7

Abstract

This study was carried out in order to determine the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in Libyan sheep. A total of 253 sera taken from sheep were examined using a latex agglutination test. Out of 253 samples tested 103 (40.71%) were determined as seropositive. The prevalence of Toxoplasma antibodies was higher in adult sheep (≥1-year-old), and in female than male. These results indicate that ovine toxoplasmosis is widespread in Tripoli area.

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