Serological Study of Prevalence Toxoplasmosis in Different Animals in Basra Province

Authors

  • Sarah K. Naser Medical Labortery, Basra Technical Institute, Southern Technical University Author

Keywords:

Toxoplasma gondii, Onsite toxo, Antibodies

Abstract

Abstract
The study is designed to identify Toxoplasma gondii at animals of Basra province / Iraq a total of 73 blood samples were
randomly obtained from four species of animals include (sheep n=42, goats n=19, cows n=6, and cats n=6) at Basra
province were tested using a serological test (Onsite Toxo IGG / IGM rapid Test Cassette, USA, catalog number Ro
234C-2Rev. E3.0) to the identification of anti-Toxoplasmosis antibodies in animals during beginning of October 2022 until
the end of April 2023. The highest rate observed in cats, sheep and goats (33%) of cats, (21%) of sheep and goats.

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Published

2025-04-30

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Serological Study of Prevalence Toxoplasmosis in Different Animals in Basra Province. (2025). Al-Shatrah Veterinary and Biological Sciences Journal, 1(1), 11-13. https://svbsj.shu.edu.iq/index.php/svbsj/article/view/14