ABSTRACT
Antibodies to the protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii were assayed in sera of 200 goats, 100 pigs, 126 cattle from various states of Malaysia, and 135 dogs and 55 cats around Ipoh region using an indirect fluorescence antibody test (IFAT, cut-off titer 1:200); antibodies were found in 35.5% of goats, 14.5% cats, 9.6% dogs, 7.9% local cattle and 4% yellow cattle but not in pigs. Results indicate that infection is most prevalent in goats.
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Antibodies, Protozoan/blood , Cats/parasitology , Cattle/parasitology , Dogs/parasitology , Goats/parasitology , Swine/parasitology , Animals , Malaysia/epidemiology , Seroepidemiologic StudiesABSTRACT
Frequency-domain correlative cardiography (FCG) is a new non-invasive technique for diagnosing heart disease. FCG was performed in 110 patients who also underwent coronary cineangiography. 12-lead ECG and treadmill exercise testing to determine its diagnostic role in coronary heart disease (CHD). In the group with CHD 61 had true-positive and 8 false-negative FCG results, while in the group without CHD 30 were true-negative and 11 false-positive. Its sensitivity is 88.4%, specificity 73.2%, correct diagnostic rate 84.3% and predictive value 84.7%. The diagnostic efficacy of FCG is better than those of 12-lead ECG and treadmill exercise test. These results indicate that FCG is a valuable noninvasive method for detecting patients with CHD.
