First report of <it>Toxoplasma gondii</it> infection in market-sold adult chickens, ducks and pigeons in northwest China

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Toxoplasma gondii</it> infection is a global concern, affecting a wide range of warm-blooded animals and humans worldwide, including poultry. Domestic and companion birds are considered to play an important role in th...

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Main Authors: Cong Wei, Huang Si-Yang, Zhou Dong-Hui, Xu Min-Jun, Wu Song-Ming, Yan Chao, Zhao Quan, Song Hui-Qun, Zhu Xing-Quan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/110