INVESTIGATION OF TOXOPLASMA INFECTIONS IN NATIVE POULTRY OF TABRIZ CITY USING ELISA AND INDIRECT IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE METHODS

Toxoplasma gondii is widely distributed in humans and other animals and birds throughout the world. Toxoplasmosis is a common zoonotic infection in the world and in immune-deficient patients, it may cause acute and lethal infection. The aim of current study was to investigate the prevalence of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii IgG by ELISA and indirect immune fluorescence in backyard fowls in Tabriz city. Blood samples were evaluated to detect anti - Toxoplasma gondii IgG in backyard fowls. The prevalence of Antibody against Toxoplasma IgG in native poultry of Tabriz was detected 18%in ELISA and 30% in indirect immune-fluorescence (IFA) method. Results of indirect IFA method indicated, 14% of roosters and 16% of hens were infected. Because of high rate of infection with Toxoplasma gondii in rural poultry, monitoring program along with anti-parasite treatment should be implemented.