SEROPREVALENCIA DE Toxoplasma gondii EN LLAMAS DE DOS FUNDOS GANADEROS DE LA PROVINCIA DE MELGAR, PUNO

Authors

  • Gualberto Marcas C. Práctica privada.
  • Amanda Chávez V. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria, FMV-UNMSM
  • Eva Casas A. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria, FMV-UNMSM
  • Wilber García C. Estación Experimental del Centro de Investigación IVITA-Maranganí, FMV-UNMSM
  • Néstor Falcón P. Laboratorio de Medicina Veterinaria Preventiva, FMV-UNMSM

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v15i1.1561

Keywords:

toxoplasmosis, seroprevalence, IFAT, llama, Puno

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in female llamas from two farms located in the Melgar province, Puno. A total of 284 blood samples were tested using the indirect immunofluorescence test (IFAT) to detect antibodies against T. gondii. The results showed that 47.5 + 5.8% (135/284) of the samples had antibodies and they increased with age. The seroprevalence from birth till 2 years, 2- 4 years, >4-6 years, and >6 years was 33.8 ± 11.0, 51.2 ± 10.8, 56.8 ± 14.6, and 50.6 ± 10.5%, respectively. There were significant differences (p<0.05) in the frecuency of female reactors between farms. Age and farm variables were considered as risk factors for the infection with Toxoplasma gondii (p<0.0001).

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Published

2004-07-15

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2004)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2004 Gualberto Marcas C., Amanda Chávez V., Eva Casas A., Wilber García C., Néstor Falcón P.

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How to Cite

Marcas C., G., Chávez V., A., Casas A., E., García C., W., & Falcón P., N. (2004). SEROPREVALENCIA DE Toxoplasma gondii EN LLAMAS DE DOS FUNDOS GANADEROS DE LA PROVINCIA DE MELGAR, PUNO. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 15(1), 44-48. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v15i1.1561