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Experimental trichinellosis in goats

D Reina1, M C Muñoz-Ojeda, F Serrano

  • 1Chair of Parasitology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain.

Veterinary Parasitology
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Goats are susceptible to Trichinella spiralis infection, with larvae concentrating in muscles like the tongue and diaphragm. Antibody levels rise significantly post-infection, confirming goats as hosts for this parasite.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Animal Health

Background:

  • Trichinella spiralis is a zoonotic nematode with a complex life cycle.
  • Goats are increasingly raised globally, raising concerns about their role in parasite transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the susceptibility and distribution of Trichinella spiralis in goats.
  • To evaluate the immune response to Trichinella spiralis infection in goats.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental infection of goats with Trichinella spiralis larvae.
  • Larval distribution analysis in various goat tissues.
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for antibody detection.

Main Results:

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  • Trichinella larvae showed a preference for specific muscles: tongue, masseters, diaphragm, flexor-extensor, intercostal, and myocardium.
  • ELISA detected elevated antibody levels starting on Day 16 post-infection, peaking between Days 37-44.
  • Antibody levels remained high throughout the 90-day experiment, confirming goat susceptibility.

    • Conclusions:

    • Goats serve as a host for Trichinella spiralis.
    • The study highlights the importance of parasite control in goat farming to prevent potential human exposure.