Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in domestic ducks, free-range chickens, turkeys and rabbits in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate Egypt.
- Journal:
- Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Harfoush, Mohamed & Tahoon, Abd El-Naby
- Affiliation:
- Animal Health Research Institute
- Species:
- rabbit
Abstract
In Kafr El-Sheikh, Capital of Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, Toxoplasma-IHAT was performed on locally bred domestic ducks, free-range chickens, turkey and domestic rabbits. The results revealed an infection rate of 55, 38.1, 29.4, and 37.5% respectively which indicates a soil contamination and environmental zoonotic risk.
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