Genetic diversity of Toxoplasma gondii isolates obtained from free-living wild birds rescued in Southeastern Brazil

Recent studies carried out in Brazil have shown that strains from the same Toxoplasma gondii genotype can infect humans, domestic animals (dogs and cats) and animals slaughtered for human consumption (pigs, sheep, goats, and chickens), suggesting a common infection route. However, little is known ab...

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Main Authors: W.M.F. Rêgo, J.G.L. Costa, R.C.A. Baraviera, L.V. Pinto, G.L. Bessa, R.E.N. Lopes, J.A.G. Silveira, R.W.A. Vitor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-12-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221322441830083X