Title of article :
Biochemical Effects of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninium Infection on Diary Bovine Models in Menoufia Province, Egypt
Author/Authors :
Bishr, Nora M. Chemistry Department - Faculty of Science - Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt , Abdel-Rahman, Adel A.H. Chemistry Department - Faculty of Science - Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt , Ashour, Ahmed M. Chemistry Department - Faculty of Science - Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt , Ibrahim, Hany M. Zoology Department - Faculty of Science - Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt
Abstract :
The current study was carried out to illustrate the biochemical effects of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora
caninium infection in local water buffaloes and cows from Menoufia Province, Egypt. One hundred and ten serum
samples collected from Toxoplasma or Neospora naturally-infected or non-infected water buffaloes and cows were used
to study the effects of toxoplasmosis and neosporosis on bovine animals’ health. Serum samples were classified into
thirteen groups according to acute and chronic infections. Toxoplasmosis and neosporosis showed significant changes
in the liver function and lipid profile parameters during both acute and chronic T. gondii and N. caninum infections
compared to control group. Also, our results showed a significant increase of the inflammatory marker C-reactive
protein in all examined infected groups compared to the control group. While there were no significant differences
on the level of albumin, globulin, total protein, and some kidney functions as compared to the control group. In
conclusion, both toxoplasmosis and neosporosis had unpropitious effects on the bovine animal health.
Keywords :
Toxoplasma gondii , Neospora caninum , Liver functions , Bovine , Lipid profile
Journal title :
Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences
