SEROPREVALENCE OF TOXOPLASMA GONDII IN ALPACAS (LAMA PACOS) IN A COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION UNIT OF THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF PERU

Authors

  • Edwin Poma De la C. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria, 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
  • Eva Casas A. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Néstor Falcón P. Laboratorio de Medicina Veterinaria Preventiva, Facultad de Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima
  • Daniel Zárate R. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v19i1.1190

Keywords:

Toxoplasmosis, alpaca, IHA, seroprevalence, SAIS Tupac Amaru

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in alpacas from a commercial unit of SAIS Tupac Amaru, located at Junín Department. A total of 200 blood samples were collected in alpacas of both sexes for the detection of antibodies against T. gondii by the Indirect Hemaglutination Test (IHA). The results indicated that 21 ± 5.6% (42/200) of the samples had antibodies and the titres varied from 1/16 till 1/1024. The Logistic Regression Test failed to obtain statistical relationship between the presence of T. gondii antibodies and the sex of the animal, but there was a significant relationship with age. Young alpacas (8 to 12 months of age) were 2.9 times more susceptible than the groups of >12-36 and >36 months of age. These results could be due to the presence of maternal antibodies, animal management, environmental factors, and the presence of the definitive host. The prevalence found in the present study was considered as moderate.

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Published

2008-07-15

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2008)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2008 Edwin Poma De la C., Amanda Chávez V., Eva Casas A., Néstor Falcón P., Daniel Zárate R.

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How to Cite

Poma De la C., E., Chávez V., A., Casas A., E., Falcón P., N., & Zárate R., D. (2008). SEROPREVALENCE OF TOXOPLASMA GONDII IN ALPACAS (LAMA PACOS) IN A COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION UNIT OF THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF PERU. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 19(1), 43-48. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v19i1.1190