title: Toxoplasma antibodies in local domestic animals.
abstract: 211 sera obtained from domestic animals generally used for human consumption in this area, were tested for Toxoplasma antibodies by the Indirect Haemagglutination Test (IHA). Goat (34.4%) and pig sera (26.6%) showed a higher prevalence as compared to cattle (16.6%) and sheep (7.4%). Obviously, proper precautions at every stage of the preparation of a meat dish are necessary to avoid Toxoplasma infection.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D000906:Antibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D005516:Food Microbiology; D008460:Meat; D014122:Toxoplasma / Q000276:immunology; D014124:Toxoplasmosis, Animal / Q000453:epidemiology*
chemical_list: D000906:Antibodies