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ArticleParasite (Paris, France)2018

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection and variables associated with seropositivity in donkeys in eastern China.

Qing-Feng Meng, Dan Li, Gui-Zhe Yao, Yang Zou, Wei Cong, Xiao-Feng Shan

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Article in Parasite (Paris, France), 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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10citing papers in PubMed
1.1field-weighted citation impact, top 27% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Overview of Donkey Welfare and Husbandry Practices in Asia.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025
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  8. Detection of Specific IgG-Antibodies AgainstFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2021
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Qing-Feng MengEngineering Research Centre of Chinese Ministry of Education for Edible and Medicinal Fungi, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China - Inspection and Quarantine Technology Center of Jilin Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Changchun, Jilin Province 130062, PR China - College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin Province 130118, PR China.
Dan LiEngineering Research Centre of Chinese Ministry of Education for Edible and Medicinal Fungi, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China.
Gui-Zhe YaoInspection and Quarantine Technology Center of Jilin Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Changchun, Jilin Province 130062, PR China.
Yang ZouCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin Province 130118, PR China.
Wei CongMarine College, Shandong University at Weihai, Weihai, Shandong Province 264209, PR China.
Xiao-Feng ShanCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin Province 130118, PR China.
Jilin Agricultural University · CNEntry Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau · CNShandong University · CN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Donkeys (Equus asinus) are widely distributed throughout China; they are used for their meat, as food, and certain donkey-derived items are also important for traditional Chinese medicinal purposes. However, only limited information is available on Toxoplasma gondii infection in donkeys in China, especially the eastern region, which is one of the largest production areas. Thus, the present study was conducted to detect specific anti-T. gondii antibodies using a commercially available indirect hemagglutination test (IHA) kit and to evaluate the risk factors that are associated with seroprevalence in the Shandong province of eastern China. A total of 213/1278 (17%) donkeys tested from Shandong province were positive for T. gondii antibodies. Statistical analysis revealed that gender and feeding habits of the animal are associated with T. gondii infection. These results provide information for the prevention and control of toxoplasmosis in donkeys, other animals, and humans in this region and elsewhere.

Indexed as

AnimalsAntibodies, ProtozoanChinaEquidaeFemaleHemagglutination TestsHumansMaleMeatRisk FactorsSeroepidemiologic StudiesToxoplasmaToxoplasmosis, AnimalAntibodies, Protozoan

Identifiers

PMID30526821
PMCPMC6289070
OpenAlexW2905055818

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