Prevalence of sheep toxoplasmosis in two regions in Puno, Peru

Authors

  • Dapne Bernal M. Laboratorio de Medicina Veterinaria Preventiva, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Francisco Suárez A. Laboratorio de Medicina Veterinaria Preventiva, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Wilfredo Huanca L. Laboratorio de Reproducción Animal, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Amanda Chávez V. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v26i2.11002

Keywords:

toxoplasmosis, Toxoplasma gondii, sheep, IFI, Puno

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence ofToxoplasma gondii in two regions of the province of Lampa, in Puno, Peru. A total of 100 blood samples were collected from sheep of various ages and were analyzed by the indirect immunofluorescent assay (IFA). The seroprevalence was 44%. Sex was not considered a risk factor, but the frequency of positive cases increased with age (p<0.05).

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Published

2015-06-03

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2015 Dapne Bernal M., Francisco Suárez A., Wilfredo Huanca L., Amanda Chávez V.

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How to Cite

Bernal M., D., Suárez A., F., Huanca L., W., & Chávez V., A. (2015). Prevalence of sheep toxoplasmosis in two regions in Puno, Peru. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 26(2), 291-295. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v26i2.11002