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ArticleParasites & vectors2014

Seroprevalence, risk factors and genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii in domestic geese (Anser domestica) in tropical China.

Guang Rong, Han-Lin Zhou, Guan-Yu Hou, Jun-Ming Zhao, Tie-Shan Xu, Song Guan

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Guang RongTropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Danzhou, Hainan Province, PR China. rguang1@126.com.
Han-Lin ZhouTropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Danzhou, Hainan Province, PR China. zhouhanlin8@126.com.
Guan-Yu HouTropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Danzhou, Hainan Province, PR China. guanyuhou@126.com.
Jun-Ming ZhaoScientific and Technical Information Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Danzhou, Hainan Province, PR China. 2298919352@qq.com.
Tie-Shan XuTropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Danzhou, Hainan Province, PR China. xutieshan760421@163.com.
Song GuanTropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Danzhou, Hainan Province, PR China. guansong791@163.com.
Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences · CNTropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLittle information is available about the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in geese (Anser domestica) in China. In the present investigation, the seroprevalence, risk factors and genotyping of T. gondii in geese were investigated in Hainan province, tropical China.

findingsA total of 600 serum samples and 150 brain tissue samples were collected from six administrative regions in tropical China, and assayed for T. gondii antibodies by Indirect Haemagglutination (IHA) test. Genomic DNA was extracted from the 30 brain tissues of seropositive geese and T. gondii B1 gene was amplified using a semi-nested PCR. DNA samples giving positive B1 amplification were then genetically characterized using multi-locus PCR-RFLP. Overall, 17% (95% CI: 14-20) of the animals were positive for T. gondii antibodies. Presence of cats in the household (odds ratio, OR 3), hygiene (OR 2.3) and presence of stray cat around the house (OR 2.3) were considered as main risk factors associated with T. gondii infection. Of 30 DNA samples, three were positive for the T. gondii B1 gene, two showed complete genotyping results. Only one genotype (type II) was identified.

conclusionsThe results of the present survey indicated the presence of T. gondii infection in geese in tropical China. Therefore, it is imperative that improved integrated measures be carried out to prevent and control T. gondii infection in geese in this province. This is the first report documenting the occurrence of T. gondii genotype in geese in China.

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AnseriformesGenotypeAnimalsChinaOdds RatioPoultry DiseasesRisk FactorsSeroepidemiologic StudiesToxoplasmaToxoplasmosis, Animal

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PMCPMC4195879
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