Serological and molecular detection of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> in cats in Europe with evaluation of associated risk factors for pathogen contact/infection.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular coccidian pathogen, with domestic cats and other members of the Felidae family serving as its definitive hosts. The aim of the study was to identify risk factors for positive test results.

Methods

A laboratory database was screened for T gondii PCR results from faecal samples and serology results (IgM, IgG) from serum/plasma taken from cats in Europe between January 2008 and December 2022. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors associated with positive T gondii results, such as breed, age, sex, neuter status, regionality, seasonality, feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) status. Odds ratios (ORs) were calculated.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Schafer I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11565624 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature