Molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii DNA in milk and risk factors analysis of seroprevalence in pregnant women at Sharkia, Egypt

Aim: Toxoplasmosis is one of the most important zoonotic parasitic diseases worldwide. Infection is not only acquired by contact with the definitive host, but also by ingestion of raw milk and milk products. The aim of the study was to detect T. gondii DNA in milk samples, and to estimate anti-T. go...

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Main Authors: Heba A. Ahmed, Saleh M. Shafik, Mahmoud E. M. Ali, Sanya T. Elghamry, Alshymaa A. Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2014-08-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.7/August-2014/8.pdf