Considering the veterinary and public health significance of
T. gondii infection and absence
of epidemiological data in West Kordofan, and Blue Nile states in Sudan, a total of 392 serum
samples from camel, cattle, sheep and goats in West Kordofan, and Blue Nile states were
examined for
T. gondii antibodies using Latex agglutination test. The overall seroprevalence
was 22.4% (88/392). The seropositivity rate was 13.3% (6/45), 44% (33/75), 61% (22/36),
15.4% (21/136), 6% (6/100) in camels, cattle, sheep and goats and donkeys, respectively.
Animal species was the only risk factor of
T. gondii seropositivity. The significant higher
seroprevalence of
T. gondii in sheep and cattle indicates their potential role in the
transmission of human toxoplasmosis in Sudan and the widespread contamination of the rural
environment in Sudan with
Toxoplasma oocysts. Further epidemiological studies, as well as
special awareness and educational programs for toxoplasmosis are strongly suggested.
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