Seroprevalence of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> in outdoor dogs and cats in Bangkok, Thailand

Abstract The aim of this study was to estimate the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii exposure in dogs cats from Bangkok, Thailand. Blood samples 318 321 were tested for T. antibodies by modified agglutination test (cut-off 1:25). Additionally, 18 20 longitudinally sampled during same period, between June July 2019. overall 7.9% (25/318; 95% CI 4.9–10.8%) 18.7% (95% 14.4–23.0%), respectively. For dogs, identified being a mixed-breed animal living totally outdoors, while increasing age shown be factor cats. Seroconversion not detected titres positive animals remained constant over longitudinal study. present indicates that there is prominent presence urban peri-urban areas suggesting outdoor should considered as possible humans.