P-3: Changes in Biochemical Parameters of ReproductiveFunction in Male Rats Infected withToxoplasma Gondii

Background: Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular protozoan with worldwide distribution capable of infecting all endothermic vertebrates. Latent toxoplasmosis in man and animals is considered as clinically asymptomatic. The aim of this Study is evaluation of the effects of Toxoplasma gondii on Biochemical Parameters of Reproductive Function in Male Rats. Materials and Methods: A total of 56 male rats divided into infected group (IG) and control group (CG). The RH strain of T. gondii tachyzoites were injected interaperitoneally in an infected group of 35 rats, while 21 rats were used as controls. On days 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 post-injection (PI), 5 rats from infected group and 3 rats from control group were anesthetized. The level of serum testosterone (ST), intratesticular testosterone (ITT), serum lactate dehydrogenase (S-LDH), intratesticular lactate dehydrogenase (IT-LDH) and fructose in seminal vesicles and coagulating glands (SVCG) was investigated. Results: ST and ITT was significantly decreased on days 10 PI (p