Academia Open
Vol 8 No 2 (2023): December
Clinical Research

Prevalence of Toxoplasmosis in Feral Cats at Pasuruan Traditional Markets
Prevalensi Toksoplasmosis pada Kucing Liar di Pasar Tradisional Pasuruan


  • Ferliantono Pratama,
  • Syahrul*
Ferliantono Pratama
Teknologi Laboratorium Medis, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia
Syahrul
Teknologi Laboratorium Medis, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia *

(*) Corresponding Author
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/acopen.8.2023.4181
Published December 19, 2023
Keywords
  • Toxoplasmosis,
  • Cats,
  • Felis Silvestris,
  • Markets,
  • Ookista T.gondii
How to Cite
Pratama, F., & Ardiansyah, S. (2023). Prevalence of Toxoplasmosis in Feral Cats at Pasuruan Traditional Markets. Academia Open, 8(2), 10.21070/acopen.8.2023.4181. https://doi.org/10.21070/acopen.8.2023.4181

Copyright (c) 2024 Ferliantono Pratama, Syahrul Ardiansyah

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Abstract

General background: Feral cats, as definitive hosts, play a key role in spreading T. gondii in human environments. Specific background: Traditional markets, with their poor sanitation, provide ideal conditions for toxoplasmosis transmission. Knowledge gap: Little is known about the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in feral cats in Pasuruan's markets. Aims: This study aimed to identify T. gondii in feral cats from Pasar Pandaan and Pasar Kepulungan. Results: Prevalence rates were 40% in Pasar Pandaan and 20% in Pasar Kepulungan, with sanitation likely affecting the results. Novelty: The study is one of the first to assess T. gondii in Pasuruan’s markets. Implications: Improved sanitation could reduce the transmission of toxoplasmosis from cats to humans.

Highlights:

 

  • Feral cats in traditional markets are potential carriers of T. gondii, with a prevalence of 40% in Pasar Pandaan and 20% in Pasar Kepulungan.
  • Sanitation quality in markets significantly affects the spread of toxoplasmosis, with cleaner environments showing lower infection rates.
  • Public health measures, including improved market hygiene, are essential to reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis transmission to humans.

 

Keywords: Toxoplasmosis, Cats, Felis Silvestris, Markets, Ookista T.gondii

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