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Background  Pet ownership in China has been steadily increasing over recent years. However, the risk of pet-associated zoonotic infection with the protozoan parasite  Toxoplasma gondii  remains poorly defined.    Methods  In a cross-sectional survey, we have determined the seroprevalence of  T. gondii  infection in pet dogs and cats, and pet owners. Serum samples were collected from 360 pets and 460 corresponding pet owners between March 2016 to June 2017, from Shandong province, eastern China. Sera from the animals were tested for anti- T. gondii  antibodies using an indirect haemagglutination assay (IHA) and from the pet owners using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).    Results  Antibodies against  T. gondii  were detected in 67 of 360 (18.61%) pets. Seroprevalence of  T. gondii  in pet cats and dogs was 21.67% and 15.56%, respectively. IgG and IgM antibodies were detected in 79 (17.17%) and 4 (0.87%) of pet owners, respectively; with a total of 83 of 460 (18.04%) pet owners testing seropositive for  T. gondii.  Our seroprevalence data also suggest that cat owners in general and female pet owners in particular could face a higher risk of acquiring  T. gondii  infection.    Conclusions  Significant levels of anti- T. gondii  antibodies were detected in the pets and their owners in Shandong province, eastern China, indicating a potential zoonotic risk. Prophylactic measures should be implemented to reduce the risk of pet owner’s exposure to  T. gondii  infection.

Prevalence of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in pets and their owners in Shandong province, Eastern China