Investigation of the role of stray cats for transmission of toxoplasmosis to humans and animals living in Izmir, Turkey

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dc.contributor.authorKarakavuk M.
dc.contributor.authorCan H.
dc.contributor.authorSelim N.
dc.contributor.authorYesilsiraz B.
dc.contributor.authorAtli E.
dc.contributor.authorSahar E.A.
dc.contributor.authorYalçin M.
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-03T20:57:07Z
dc.date.available2021-05-03T20:57:07Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite that has a widespread distribution among mammalians and birds. One of the reasons for the high prevalence may be due to ingesting oocyst disseminated by stray cats' feces. In Turkey, most of the citizens are closely associated with stray cats and they love to pet and feed them on the streets. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of T. gondii DNA in feces of stray cats living in Izmir, Turkey in order to identify the transmission potential to humans and other animals. Methodology: Feces and blood samples of 465 stray cats were investigated for the presence of T. gondii oocysts by microscopy and for the presence of T. gondii DNA by two real time PCR methods. Furthermore, serum samples were analyzed for anti-T. gondii IgG antibodies using an ELISA. Results: Oocysts were detected in 0.43% of the stray cats by microscopy. T. gondii DNA was detected in 14.37% of the stray cats' feces samples. The seroprevalence rate was 37.84%. In the feces and/or blood PCR positive group, 35.89% of them were seropositive. Among the 176 seropositive cats, T. gondii DNA was detected in feces of 27 cats (15.34%). Conclusions: This study first time showed the inter relation of T. gondii DNA in feces and blood samples and seropositivity. In sum, over 14% of the stray cats living outdoor may have an important role in transmission of toxoplasmosis to humans in Izmir as well as to other animals. © 2021 Journal of Infection in Developing Countries. All rights reserved.en_US
dc.description.sponsorship2016-TIP-042en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipThis study was supported by the grant given by the Scientific Research Projects Branch Directorate of Ege University, Turkey (Grant No: 2016-TIP-042) to M.D.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.3855/jidc.13932en_US
dc.identifier.endpage162en_US
dc.identifier.issn2036-6590
dc.identifier.issue1en_US
dc.identifier.pmid33571158en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85101377536en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3en_US
dc.identifier.startpage155en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.13932
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11454/71501
dc.identifier.volume15en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherJournal of Infection in Developing Countriesen_US
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Infection in Developing Countriesen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectCaten_US
dc.subjectFecesen_US
dc.subjectPCRen_US
dc.subjectToxoplasma gondiien_US
dc.subjectTurkeyen_US
dc.titleInvestigation of the role of stray cats for transmission of toxoplasmosis to humans and animals living in Izmir, Turkeyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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