SEROPREVALENCE OF Toxoplasma gondii ANTIBODIES IN Feliscatus FROM A TERTIARY PUBLIC HOSPITAL

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the gondii, a zoonotic parasite, in cats found within seroprevalence of antibodies against Toxoplasma the vicinity of a tertiary pubic hospital. A total of gondii, a zoonotic parasite, in cats found within 42 stray domestic short-haired cats of both sexes, the vicinity of a tertiary pubic hospital. A total of six to 48 months of age were used in the study. 42 stray domestic short-haired cats of both sexes, The animals had no record of deworming and six to 48 months of age were used in the study. vaccination and no owners claimed the cats used The animals had no record of deworming and in the study. Blood sera were tested for vaccination and no owners claimed the cats useddin the study. Blood sera were tested for commercially available ELISA kit. It was observed that 42.86% (18/42) cats had serologic evidence of commercially available ELISA kit. It was observed T. gondii infection. Of these, 33.33% (6/18) were that 42.86% (18/42) cats had serologic evidence of males and 66.67% (12/18) were females. With T. gondii infection. Of these, 33.33% (6/18) were regards to age, 22.22% (4/18) were juveniles while males and 66.67% (12/18) were females. With 77.78% (14/18) were mature. Neutrophilia, regards to age, 22.22% (4/18) were juveniles while eosinopenia and lymphocytosis were observed in 77.78% (14/18) were mature. Neutrophilia, eosinopenia and lymphocytosis were observed in all seropositive animals.