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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lei Ma, Shuai Li, Yongbin Zhang, Ziru Wen
Summary: The study revealed a higher seroprevalence of N. caninum in dairy cows in Hebei province, China, compared to previous data, and it is the first to detect T. gondii and N. caninum antibodies in the vast areas of Hebei province.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Xiaomei Liu, Li Fan, Qianqian Tan, Xiao Chen, Hongmei Li, Xiaomin Zhao, Xiao Zhang
Summary: This study developed an ELISA method using SAG1 to investigate the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in pigs in Shandong province, China. The results showed significant differences in infection rates among different regions and populations, with the highest seroprevalence observed in gestating sows.
COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Fanzhen Mao, Yougui Yang, Yuying Chen, Qiang Zhang, Xin Ding, Bixian Ni, Xiangzhen Xu, Xiaolin Jin, Yang Dai
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among high-risk populations in Jiangsu Province, eastern China. The results showed significantly lower infection rates in pregnant women and higher infection rates in cancer patients. Higher educational levels were associated with lower seropositivity rates for T. gondii infection.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cosme Alvarado-Esquivel, Sergio Estrada-Martinez, Alma Rosa Perez-Alamos, Agar Ramos-Nevarez, Karina Botello-Calderon, Angel Osvaldo Alvarado-Felix, Raquel Vaquera-Enriquez, Gustavo Alexis Alvarado-Felix, Antonio Sifuentes-Alvarez, Carlos Alberto Guido-Arreola, Elizabeth Rabago-Sanchez, Leandro Saenz-Soto
Summary: This study determined the association between Toxoplasma gondii infection and insomnia. The results showed that individuals with insomnia had a higher prevalence of anti-T. gondii IgG antibodies compared to those without insomnia. Men and individuals over the age of 50 were more susceptible to T. gondii infection-related insomnia.
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Veterinary Sciences
Xiao-Hui Hu, Shi-Chen Xie, Qin-Li Liang, Li-Xiu Sun, Zhao Li, Jian-Fa Yang, Xing-Quan Zhu, Feng-Cai Zou, Jun-Jun He
Summary: This study investigated the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in black goats in Yunnan Province, China. The results showed that these two parasites were prevalent in black goats, indicating the need for measures to control them and reduce economic losses.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Ningbo Xia, Nuo Ji, Longjiao Li, Yuan Huang, Congshan Yang, Xuefang Guo, Qinghong Guo, Bang Shen, Lihua Xiao, Yaoyu Feng
Summary: This study investigated the seroprevalence and risk factors of T. gondii infection in cats across China. The study found higher infection rates in Sichuan, Chongqing, and Hunan, and reported the seroprevalence in Qinghai, Anhui, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, and Ningxia for the first time. Age and lifestyle (stray or pet) of cats were identified as risk factors for T. gondii infection.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pallavi Moudgil, Sakshi Pandita, Ramesh Kumar, Vipin Khasa, Spandan Shashwat Dash, Yogesh C. Bangar, Naresh Jindal
Summary: This study investigated the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and associated risk factors in pigs in Haryana, India. The findings showed a high prevalence of T. gondii infection in pigs, with various risk factors influencing the infection rate.
ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Charalampos Attipa, Christos Yiapanis, Severine Tasker, Anastasia Diakou
Summary: The study found that 32.3% of cats in Cyprus were infected with T. gondii, with factors such as feline immunodeficiency virus and lack of vaccination history being associated with seropositivity. This research highlights the importance of raising public awareness to prevent infection in animals and humans.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Maciej Grzybek, Daniela Antolova, Katarzyna Tolkacz, Mohammed Alsarraf, Jolanta Behnke-Borowczyk, Joanna Nowicka, Jerzy Paleolog, Beata Biernat, Jerzy M. Behnke, Anna Bajer
Summary: A serosurvey for Toxoplasma gondii in sylvatic rodent species in Poland revealed an overall seroprevalence of 5.5%, with Myodes glareolus at 3.6% and other vole species at 20%. Seroprevalence in bank voles varied significantly between host age and sex. These findings contribute to understanding the role of wild rodent populations in the maintenance and dissemination of T. gondii.
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Food Science & Technology
Hong-Chao Sun, Yuan Fu, Xiu-Fang Yuan, Jun-Xing Li, Li-hua Xu, Jia-Ning Zhang, Bin Yu, Jing Huang, Meng Qi, Tuan-Yuan Shi
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pig samples from Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces in eastern China. The results showed that T. gondii infection is endemic in pig populations in these two regions and may raise concerns for public food safety.
FOODBORNE PATHOGENS AND DISEASE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yehua Zhang, Rongsheng Mi, Jianhua Xie, Haiyan Jia, Hongquan Ling, Xiaoli Zhang, Lu Luo, Haiyan Gong, Xiangan Han, Yan Huang, Zheng Zeng, Zhaoguo Chen
Summary: This study analyzed the infection of Toxoplasma gondii in pigs in Chongqing and found that the season and year were potential risk factors for infection. The results of this study are important for managing livestock and human infections in downstream areas.
VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Cristiana Luiza Radoi, Ovidiu Mircea Zlatian, Maria Balasoiu, Lucian Giubelan, Andreea Cristina Stoian, Livia Dragonu, Alexandru Neacsu, Dominic Gabriel Iliescu
Summary: This study examined the prevalence of anti-T. gondii IgM and IgG antibodies in two groups of childbearing age women. The results showed a decrease in the overall positivity rate of anti-T. gondii IgM antibodies, indicating improved public health interventions. However, there were variations among different age groups and between rural and urban environments, with a significant decrease in urban areas.
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Immunology
Monica Leszkowicz Mazuz, Adi Weiss, Oren Beer, Sharon Tirosh-Levy, Irena Riklis, Zeev Dveyrin, Efrat Rorman, Naama Zaaroor Cohen, Michal Perry Markovich, Gad Baneth
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence and seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in livestock in Israel. The results showed a high infection rate and seropositivity in livestock. Additionally, the molecular screening revealed the presence of T. gondii DNA in meat intended for human consumption. These findings indicate a widespread exposure to T. gondii in Israel with the presence of parasite DNA in meat from cattle, sheep, and pigs.
COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhongjun Wang, Tingting Qu, Huiyang Qi, Shuchao Zhao, Hailei Shi, Wenye Bai, Yang Yu, Xiao Wu, Peng Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among women diagnosed with a gynecological tumor in China. It found that contact with cats, exposure to soil, being a farm-worker, and history of chemotherapy were independent risk factors for T. gondii infection in these patients. Furthermore, T. gondii infection in patients with a gynecological tumor mostly occurred within two years of diagnosis.
Article
Agronomy
Abdelfattah Selim, Marawan A. Marawan, Abdelhamed Abdelhady, Majed H. Wakid
Summary: A cross-sectional study conducted in Egypt found that the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in dromedary camels was 46.9%. Risk factors for T. gondii infection in camels included locality, sex, age, contact with small ruminants, history of abortion, and number of parities. Evaluating the seroprevalence and related risk factors is crucial for controlling T. gondii infection in camels and preventing transmission to humans.
