Toxoplasma gondii-Induced Long-Term Changes in the Upper Intestinal Microflora during the Chronic Stage of Infection

Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite with worldwide distribution. Felines are the definitive hosts supporting the complete life cycle of T. gondii. However, other warm-blooded animals such as rodents and humans can also be infected. Infection of such secondary hosts results in lon...

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Main Authors: Emese Prandovszky, Ye Li, Sarven Sabunciyan, Curtis B. Steinfeldt, Lauro Nathaniel Avalos, Kristin L. Gressitt, James R. White, Emily G. Severance, Mikhail V. Pletnikov, Jianchun Xiao, Robert H. Yolken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Scientifica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2308619