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Research Note: Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in pigs, goats, cattle, dogs and cats in peninsular Malaysia

Chandrawathani, P. 1 , Nurulaini, R. 1 , Zanin, C.M. 1 , Premaalatha, B. 1 , Adnan, M. 1 , Jamnah, O. 1 Show all authors , Khor, S.K. 1 , Khadijah, S. 2 , Lai, S.Z. 3 , Shaik, M.A.B. 3 , Seah, T.C. 4 , Zatil, S.A. 4

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  • 1 Veterinary Research Institute
  • 2 Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
  • 3 Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • 4 Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Trop Biomed, 2008;25(3):257-258.
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Abstract

Antibodies to the protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii were assayed in sera of 200
goats, 100 pigs, 126 cattle from various states of Malaysia, and 135 dogs and 55 cats around Ipoh
region using an indirect fluorescence antibody test (IFAT, cut-off titer 1:200); antibodies were
found in 35.5% of goats, 14.5% cats, 9.6% dogs, 7.9% local cattle and 4% yellow cattle but not in
pigs. Results indicate that infection is most prevalent in goats

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