Banca de DEFESA: BIANCA GONÇALVES LOURENÇO

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STUDENT : BIANCA GONÇALVES LOURENÇO
DATE: 29/02/2024
TIME: 16:00
LOCAL: remota
TITLE:

Correlation between feline systems semiology and Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity in Baixada Fluminense

KEY WORDS:

Cats, Hematology, risk factors, toxoplasmosis

PAGES: 60
BIG AREA: Ciências Agrárias
AREA: Medicina Veterinária
SUBÁREA: Clínica e Cirurgia Animal
SPECIALTY: Clínica Veterinária
SUMMARY:

Toxoplasmosis is a cosmopolitan zoonosis caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. This parasite can affect several species, with felids being the definitive hosts. In felines, the most affected systems are: respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological. The main objective was to establish a correlation between the semiology of feline systems and the seropositivity of Toxoplasma gondii in Baixada Fluminense. Furthermore, evaluate clinical analyzes (hematology and biochemistry), serological analyzes (IgG detection) and risk factors for T. gondii in the felines studied. The diagnosis of T. gondii was made from serum samples and obtaining data registered in the Feline Sector system of the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ) of 120 felines that were treated at and subsequently sent to LABVET (Laboratory of Veterinary Clinical Pathology). All registration forms for these animals were evaluated in relation to clinical, laboratory and epidemiological data. To test for IgG anti-T. gondii antibodies, the Modified Agglutination Test (MAT) was used. Hematological and biochemical tests (Alanine aminotransferase, Albumin, Urea, Creatinine) were computed for correlations. Clinical data and risk factors were also obtained by consulting the clinical records of the animals evaluated and all data tabulated. Serological detection of T. gondii was carried out at the Animal Pathology Laboratory (SAP) at UFRRJ. Among the 120 animals tested, there was seropositivity for anti-T. gondii in 59 animals, representing 49% of anti-T. gondii. There was no statistically significant relevance among animals seropositive for anti-T. gondii and the aforementioned semiological systems. The risk factors that showed statistical differences were: animals tested for FeLV and FIV and reproductive status. The parameter for which a statistical correlation was observed was eosinophilia. In the present study, it is concluded that Toxoplasma gondii circulates among domestic cats in the Baixada Fluminense region of Rio de Janeiro. The semiological systems studied do not appear to present significant changes to be used as a diagnosis of toxoplasmosis. Neutered felines are less likely to become infected with toxoplasmosis.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Interna - 2932766 - ANDRESSA FERREIRA DA SILVA SPYRIDES
Interno - 2318733 - DANIEL DE ALMEIDA BALTHAZAR
Externa ao Programa - 3103528 - CLAUDIA BEZERRA DA SILVA - UFRRJExterno à Instituição - GIDEÃO DA SILVA GALVÃO - UFRB