Seroprevalence, spatial distribution and risk factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii infection among cattle in a quilombola community in the Brazilian cerrado

Abstract Little is known about Toxoplasma gondii infection among cattle living in the Cerrado (Brazilian savanna) biome Brazil. In particular, there no epidemiological data relating to quilombo lands, i.e. areas settled by Afro-descendants of escaped slaves. The aim this study was determine prevalence, spatial distribution and risk factors associated with T. Kalunga quilombo, biome. Blood samples were collected from 1533 for antibody detection using indirect fluorescence test (IFAT). area subdivided into five macroregions infection. An objective questionnaire applied owners evaluate factors, which analyzed univariate analysis logistic regression. prevalence 8.93% (137/1533), antibodies found 49.6% herds (66/133), all macroregions. following: number animals herd (OR: 30.56), purchase 2.57), age group 1.95) average annual temperature 1.77). Thus, occurrence rate, quilombola community are documented here, first time.