Study of Zoonotic Abortifacient Agents in Sheep and Goats in Türkiye
Author Information
Author(s): Şevik Murat
Primary Institution: Department of Virology, Veterinary Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Türkiye
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of zoonotic abortifacient agents in ovine and caprine foetuses in Türkiye?
Conclusion
Chlamydia abortus was the most frequently detected abortifacient agent, followed by Coxiella burnetii and Listeria monocytogenes in aborted foetuses.
Supporting Evidence
- C. abortus was detected in 22.5% of the aborted foetuses.
- C. burnetii was found in 3.3% of the cases.
- L. monocytogenes was detected in 2.4% of the cases.
- The predominant mixed infection was C. abortus and C. burnetii.
- CVV RNA was not detected in any foetuses.
Takeaway
This study looked at sick baby sheep and goats to find out what made them sick, and it found that a germ called Chlamydia was the most common reason.
Methodology
Molecular detection methods were used to identify the presence of C. abortus, C. burnetii, L. monocytogenes, and CVV in aborted foetuses.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data from farmers may introduce reporting bias.
Limitations
Data was gathered through self-administered questionnaires, which could lead to bias, and the study did not investigate other infectious agents due to budgetary limits.
Participant Demographics
The study included sheep and goats from different flocks across three geographical regions in Türkiye.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.006 for C. abortus detection rate differences
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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