Vet World Vol.12 October-2019 Article-1
Research Article
Veterinary World, 12(10): 1519-1523
https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2019.1519-1523
Seroprevalence and factors associated with bovine and swine toxoplasmosis in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
2. Department of Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health, Ecole Nationale d'Elevage et de Sante Animale, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
3. Department of Sciences and Technologies, Universite Saint Thomas d'Aquin, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
4. Department of Livestock and Animal Production, Environmental Sciences and Rural Development Institute, University of Dedougou, P.O. Box 174, Dedougou, Burkina Faso.
5. Department of Public Health and Environment, Interstate School of Veterinary Science and Medicine, P.O Box 5077, Dakar, Senegal.
Background and Aim: Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide zoonosis with major public health importance. To know more about this condition in Burkina Faso, this study was implemented to determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pigs and cattle in intra-urban and peri-urban area of Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso).
Materials and Methods: Serum samples were collected from 600 cattle and 600 pigs with 300 samples from each species in intra-urban and peri-urban area of Bobo-Dioulasso. Data about age, sex, and breed of each animal were also noted. Serum samples were analyzed by indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to look for immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin M antibodies to T. gondii.
Results: This study revealed a herd prevalence of 92.5% and 75%, respectively for porcine and bovine toxoplasmosis. At the individual level, we found a prevalence of 29% and 49.2% for cattle and pigs, respectively. For each species, we noticed a significant association between age, sex, breed husbandry system, and the presence of anti-T. gondii antibodies. The prevalence was significantly higher in female, intra-urban system, exotic breed, and animal <2 years old (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The results provided evidence for the presence of T. gondii in pigs and cattle farms around Bobo-Dioulasso. Hence, in Bobo-Dioulasso, raw or undercooked meat consumption is a risk for T. gondii infection for human. Knowledge of the prevalence of toxoplasmosis will help to target prevention efforts. Keywords: Burkina Faso, cattle, public health, seroepidemiologic studies, swine, toxoplasmosis.
Keywords: Burkina Faso, cattle, public health, seroepidemiologic studies, swine, toxoplasmosis.
How to cite this article: Tialla D, Dahourou LD, Gbati OB (2019) Seroprevalence and factors associated with bovine and swine toxoplasmosis in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Veterinary World, 12(10): 1519-1523.
Received: 29-05-2019 Accepted: 20-08-2019 Published online: 02-10-2019
Corresponding author: Laibane Dieudonne Dahourou E-mail: d_dahourou@yahoo.fr
DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.1519-1523
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