Table 1.
animal species tested at IZSLER, number of animals tested, number of municipalities of origin, frequency of seropositivity for T. gondii antibodies, confidence interval, number of municipalities of origin of positive animals and serological method used.
| Animal Species | n. examined animals | n. municipalities of origin | Seropositive n (%) [CI 95%] | n. municipalities of origin of positive | Test Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goat | 64 | 9 | 12 (18.7%) [12.45–24.95] | 4 | ELISA, LAT |
| Sheep | 117 | 14 | 35 (29.9%) [21.6–38.2] | 11 | ELISA, LAT, IFAT |
| Pig | 31 | 1 | 3 (9.7%) [0–20.12] | 1 | ELISA |
| Rabbit | 6 | 2 | 0 (0%) [n.d.] | 0 | LAT |
| Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) |
104 | 25 | 26 (25%) [16.68–33.32] | 18 | ELISA |
| Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) |
594 | 19 | 92 (15.5%) [12.59–18.41] | 14 | ELISA |
| Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
34 | 2 | 0 (0%) [n.d.] | 0 | IFAT |
| Pidgeon (Columba livia) |
105 | 5 | 4 (3.8%) [0.14–7.46] | 2 | LAT |
| Wolf (Canis lupus) |
5 | 5 | 1 (20%) [0–55.05] | 1 | ELISA |
| Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) |
2 | 2 | 2 (100%) [n.d.] | 2 | ELISA |
| Dog | 114 | 21 | 22 (19.3%) [11.9–26.54] | 11 | ELISA, LAT, IFAT |
| Cat | 3087 | 39 | 1355 (43.9%) [42.89–44.91] | 30 | ELISA, LAT, IFAT |