SEROPREVALENCE OF TOXOPLASMA GONDII IN FEMALE LLAMAS OF THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF PERU

Authors

  • Katty Chang H. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria
  • Amanda Chávez V. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria
  • Olga Li E. Laboratorio de Patología Clínica
  • Néstor Falcón P. Laboratorio de Medicina Veterinaria Preventiva, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Eva Casas A. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria
  • Gina Casas V. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v20i2.628

Keywords:

toxoplasmosis, South American camelids, prevalence, IFAT, Junin

Abstract

The objective of the study was to determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in female llamas of Corpacancha, Cuyo, and Santa Ana production units of the Cooperative Pachacutec, located in the district of Marcapomacocha, Junín. Blood samples (n = 249) were collected in January and February 2003 from animals more than one year of age. The immunofluorescence test (IFAT) was used for the detection of antibodies against T. gondii. The seroprevalence was moderate (13.7 ± 4.3%, 34/249). There was a greater risk of infection for llamas over 6 years and for those at Santa Ana and Corpacancha production units.

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Published

2009-12-31

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2009)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2009 Katty Chang H., Amanda Chávez V., Olga Li E., Néstor Falcón P., Eva Casas A., Gina Casas V.

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How to Cite

Chang H., K., Chávez V., A., Li E., O., Falcón P., N., Casas A., E., & Casas V., G. (2009). SEROPREVALENCE OF TOXOPLASMA GONDII IN FEMALE LLAMAS OF THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF PERU. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 20(2), 306-311. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v20i2.628