World Heritage Site: Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE4A077197CE
Summary
A study on Amami Oshima Island, Japan, revealed that 9.0% of free-ranging and feral cats tested positive for Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite harmful to wildlife. The seroprevalence was notably higher in rural areas where endangered species coexist with wild animals, suggesting increased infection risk from these cats. Researchers used a novel Gaussia luciferase immunoprecipitation system assay to analyze 1,363 cats, highlighting the potential threat to local biodiversity and emphasizing the need for effective cat management strategies to protect wildlife populations on the island.
Citation
MATSUU, A., YOKOTA, S.-i., ITO, K., & MASATANI, T. (2017). Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in free-ranging and feral cats on Amami Oshima Island, Japan. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 79(11), 1853–1856. https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.17-0359
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