- Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Vol: 30 Issue: 2
- Serological Detection of Listeriosis at a Farm
Serological Detection of Listeriosis at a Farm
Authors : Mehmet Kazım Börkü, Kerem Ural, Serkal Gazyağci, Yunusemre Özkanlar, Cahit Babür, Selçuk Kiliç
Pages : 279-282
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :Sera of 50 goats, 3 horses, 1 dog, and 6 herdsmen were analyzed for the presence of antibodies against Listeria monocytogenes by the Osebold agglutination assay on a commercial farm in Akyurt, Ankara. Some of the goats exhibited clinical signs such as apathy, unilateral facial paralysis, incoordination, and abortion. Of the goat samples, 23 (46%) were seropositive and 10 (20%) were at the level of the suspected titer and 17 (34%) were below the cut-off titer in this assay. All horses, the dog and 5 herdsmen were seropositive. The analysis of cerebro-spinal fluid, taken from an agonic goat whose antibody titer was 1/400, revealed a total leukocyte count of 1000 white blood cells per decaliter and total protein of 228.4 mg/dl. The results of this study suggest that listeriosis is prevalent in different animal species and humans, and this infection should be considered by both veterinarians and public health officials.Keywords : Listeriosis, goat, Osebold method