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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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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Olaniran Olarinde, Oluyomi A. Sowemimo, Ting-Wu Chuang, Chia-Mei Chou, Segun O. Olasanmi, Kemisola Ikotun, Olaoluwa P. Akinwale, Vincent P. Gyang, Timothy Nwafor, Adeola Y. Olukosi, Jer-Hwa Chang, Chia-Kwung Fan
Summary: The study revealed a high seroprevalence of T. gondii infection among women of childbearing age in Osun State, Nigeria, with rural residents and women of Islam religion showing higher susceptibility. Health education on toxoplasmosis and its transmission should be provided during prenatal follow-up to reduce the risk of infection in pregnant women.
PATHOGENS AND GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
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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.
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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)
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Microbiology
Ljiljana Markovic-Denic, Milena Stopic, Branko Bobic, Vladimir Nikolic, Iva Djilas, Snezana Jovanovic Srzentic, Tijana Stajner
Summary: This study examined the seroprevalence and risk factors for toxoplasmosis in healthy pregnant women. The results showed that living in a house with a garden was independently associated with the risk of T. gondii infections, while eating chicken meat was connected with a lower risk. Although the prevalence of antibodies was relatively low, it is important to continue implementing preventive measures for toxoplasmosis.
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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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Veterinary Sciences
Mohamed Marzok, Omar A. AL-Jabr, Mohamed Salem, Khalid Alkashif, Mohamed Sayed-Ahmed, Majed H. Wakid, Mahmoud Kandeel, Abdelfattah Selim
Summary: This study confirms that horses in Northern Egypt are exposed to Toxoplasma gondii and raises the possibility that people and other animals could contract the disease.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kassiopi Christina G. Kokkinaki, Manolis N. Saridomichelakis, Mathios E. Mylonakis, Leonidas Leontides, Panagiotis G. Xenoulis
Summary: The prevalence of seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii varies in different subpopulations of cats in Greece, and is associated with age, history of cat-fight trauma, and lack of vaccination. This indicates that toxoplasmosis is still a significant public health concern in Greece, and optimal strategies for preventing T. gondii infection in cats should be established.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Helga Waap, Andrea Baerwald, Telmo Nunes, Gereon Schares
Summary: This study evaluated the seroprevalence and risk factors for Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in naturally exposed cattle in Portugal. The results showed a low but widespread seroprevalence of T. gondii, while N. caninum had a seroprevalence similar to other Mediterranean countries. Climate factors and management practices were significant predictors of infection for both parasites. The study highlights the importance of considering neosporosis in the differential diagnosis of cattle reproductive disorders and informing source attribution models for human toxoplasmosis.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mohammed Babatunde Sadiq, Azim Salahuddin Muhamad, Siti Aisyah Hamdan, Siti Zubaidah Ramanoon, Zunita Zakaria, Nor Azlina Abdul Aziz, Rozaihan Mansor, Siti Suri Arshad, Nurulhidayah Khalid, Norhamizah Abdul Hamid, Juriah Kamaludeen, Sharifah Salmah Syed-Hussain
Summary: Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum, and Besnoitia besnoiti are important parasites causing production losses in ruminants. This study investigated the seroprevalence of these parasites in cattle and goats from smallholder farms in Selangor, Malaysia. The results showed a significant presence of T. gondii, N. caninum, and B. besnoiti antibodies in both cattle and goats, highlighting the need for effective control measures at the national level.
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Immunology
Chanjuan Yue, Wanjing Yang, Xueyang Fan, Jingchao Lan, Wenjun Huang, Dongsheng Zhang, Yunli Li, Lihui Liao, James Edward Ayala, Kongju Wu, Yiyan Liu, Weichao Zheng, Lin Li, Hongwen Zhang, Xiaoyan Su, Xia Yan, Rong Hou, Songrui Liu
Summary: The study showed a high seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in giant pandas, with age and transfer history between institutions identified as main risk factors. It is suggested that age is a major factor, and housing multiple species in the same environment may increase the chance of cross-infection.
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Shafie Abdulkadir Hassan, Abdelhakam G. Tamomh, Dahir Abdulkadir Hassan, Nur Rasheed Ahmed
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the seropositivity and associated risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnant women in Somalia. Blood samples from 403 pregnant women attending antenatal care at Benadir hospital were collected and analyzed, and the results showed an IgG seropositivity rate of 45.2% for T. gondii. The infection rate varied among different stages of pregnancy, with rates of 44.2%, 26.3%, and 67.7% in the first, second, and third trimesters, respectively. The findings suggest the need to integrate routine serological screening with other antenatal care services to identify potential T. gondii infections.
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Parasitology
Julio Cesar Castillo-Cuenca, Alvaro Martinez-Moreno, Jose Manuel Diaz-Cao, Angel Entrena-Garcia, Jorge Fraga, Pedro Casanova Arias, Sonia Almeria, Ignacio Garcia-Bocanegra
Summary: The study in Cuba's largest pork-producing region found that sows and locations below 250 meters above sea level are more likely to be seropositive for Toxoplasma gondii. This poses a public health concern as consumption of raw or undercooked pork meat products containing tissue cysts is a major route of T. gondii transmission worldwide.
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2021)
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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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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.