Serologic prevalence of toxoplasma gondii in chickens in Afyon, Turkey


Cicek H., Babur C., KILIÇ S., ÇAKMAK A. M.

Indian Veterinary Journal, cilt.81, sa.10, ss.1091-1092, 2004 (Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 81 Sayı: 10
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Dergi Adı: Indian Veterinary Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1091-1092
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Serum samples from 328 chickens (layer hens) from Afyon, Turkey, were examined for antibodies to T. gondii by Sabin-Feldman (SF) dye test. Titers considered diagnostically significant (> or = 1:1-6) were detected in 0.6% of hens. This is the first record of presence of T. gondii in chickens in Afyon province.