Seroprevalencia de toxoplasma gondii en llamas de dos fundos ganaderos de la provincia de melgar, puno

The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in female llamas from two farms located in the Melgar province, Puno. A total of 284 blood samples were tested using the indirect immunofluorescence test (IFAT) to detect antibodies against T. gondii. The results showed that 47.5 + 5.8% (135/284) of the samples had antibodies and they increased with age. The seroprevalence from birth till 2 years, 2-4 years, >4-6 years, and>6 years was 33.8 ± 11.0, 51.2 ± 10.8, 56.8 ± 14.6, and 50.6 ± 10.5%, respectively. There were significant differences (p<0.05) in the frecuency of female reactors between farms. Age and farm variables were considered as risk factors for the infection with Toxoplasma gondii (p<0.0001).