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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Seroprevalence of T. gondii in sheep from Marrakech, Morocco
Veterinary Parasitology, Volume 130, No. 1-2, Year 2005
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Description
Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous intracellular protozoan parasite transmitted by food. Concerning this parasite, there are few studies done in Morocco. In this study, 261 sera from sheep intended for consumption in Marrakech were subjected to the Toxoplasma ELISA based serology test for the detection of anti-T. gondii specific IgG confirming a past infection. Of the total tested 72 (27.6%) sera were positive for IgG. This result shows that the seroprevalence approaches the world average and is similar to what is found in other cities of Morocco. This has prompted us to investigate other animal species in the region in order to evaluate the degree of contamination by this parasite as well as the potential risk incurred on consumption of their meat. © 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Sawadogo, P.
Morocco, Marakech
Faculté Des Sciences Semlalia
Hafid, Jamaleddine
Morocco, Marakech
Faculté Des Sciences Semlalia
Morocco, Marakech
Faculté Des Sciences et Techniques Marrakech
Bellete, Bahrie
France, Saint-etienne
Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne Faculté de Médecine Jacques Lisfranc
Sung, Roger Tran Manh
France, Saint-etienne
Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne Faculté de Médecine Jacques Lisfranc
Chakdi, M.
Morocco, Marakech
Services Vétérinaires
Flori, Pierre
France, Saint-etienne
Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne Faculté de Médecine Jacques Lisfranc
Rabérin, Hélène
France, Saint-etienne
Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne Faculté de Médecine Jacques Lisfranc
Hamouni, I. Bent
Morocco, Marakech
Faculté Des Sciences Semlalia
Chait, Abderrahman
Morocco, Marakech
Faculté Des Sciences Semlalia
Dalal, Abderrahim
Morocco, Marakech
Faculté Des Sciences Semlalia
Statistics
Citations: 75
Authors: 10
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.vetpar.2005.03.025
ISSN:
03044017
Research Areas
Food Security
Study Locations
Morocco