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    Seroprevalence of<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>in domestic pets from metropolitan regions of Panama
    (EDP Sciences, 2017) Claudia Rengifo-Herrera; Edwin Pilé; Anabel García; Alexander Pérez; Dimas Pérez; Felicia K. Nguyen; Valli de la Guardia; Rima McLeod; Zuleima Caballero
    Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide zoonotic disease but information regarding domestic animals in Central America is scarce and fragmented. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in domestic cats and dogs in different metropolitan regions of Panama. A total of 576 samples were collected; sera from 120 cats and 456 dogs were tested using a commercial indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The overall seroprevalence of IgG antibodies was 30.73%. There is high seroprevalence of T. gondii in cats and dogs in the metropolitan regions around the Panama Canal; however, differences between these species were not significant. Statistical analysis indicated that there are relevant variables, such as the age of animals, with a direct positive relationship with seroprevalence. None of the variables related to animal welfare (veterinary attention provided, type of dwelling, and access to green areas and drinking water) were associated with seropositivity.