EPIZOOTIOLOGY AND BIONOMICS OF TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI INFECTIONS IN THE EASTERN UNITED STATES
Abstract
A total of 78 animals of 6 species of wild animals trapped at Fort Stewart, Georgia was checked for Trypanosoma cruzi infection by culture of heart blood. Five of 29 raccoons (17%) were found to be infected. No positive cultures were found from any other species. A search for arthropod vectors was unsuccessful. A total of 51 animals of 5 species was tested by serological tests and mouse inoculation of brain homogenate for evidence of Toxoplasma gondii infections. Serum from 2 of 2 of 22 raccoons (9.1%) and 11 of 14 gray foxes (78.6%) showed titers of 1:64 or higher with Sabin-Feldman dye tests. No isolations were made by mouse inoculation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0262155
Entities
People
- Bryce C. Walton
- Robert W. Upham