Detection of Toxoplasmosis gondii Seropositivity in sheep in Yalova by Sabin Feldman Dye Test and Latex Agglutination Test
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P: 10-12
March 2005

Detection of Toxoplasmosis gondii Seropositivity in sheep in Yalova by Sabin Feldman Dye Test and Latex Agglutination Test

Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2005;29(1):10-12
1. Veterinary Control and Research Institute, 34890, Pendik, İstanbul
2. Refik Saydam Epidemic Diseases Research Directorate, Sıhhiye, Ankara
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Received Date: 30.03.2004
Accepted Date: 14.12.2004
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ABSTRACT

Sera collected from 63 sheep older than one year of age in two regions of Yalova were tested for anti- Toxoplasma gondii antibodies using the Sabin-Feldman Dye Test (SFDT) and Latex Agglutination Test (LAT). Of the 63 samples tested, 42 (66.66%) and 41 (65.08 %) were determined to be seropositive by SFDT and by LAT, respectively. Of the positive sheep serum samples, 23 were positive at a dilution of 1/16; 13, at a dilution of 1/64; and 6, at a dilution of 1/256. SFDT was accepted as a reference test. The sensitivity and specificity of LAT were 78.57% and 61.90 %, respectively. The correlation between these two tests was determined to be 73.01%.

Keywords:
Toxoplasmosis, sheep, SFDT, LAT, Yalova