Molecular and Serological Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in Stray Cats in Shiraz, South-central, Iran

Background: Toxoplasmosis is a global zoonotic disease that causes critical medical complications in neonates and immunocompromised persons. Infection rates in cats, specifically stray cats, are believed to be the best sentry of the level of Toxoplasma gondii in the environment. Therefore, in this...

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Main Authors: Qasem ASGARI, Iraj MOHAMMADPOUR, Razieh PIRZAD, Mohsen KALANTARI, Mohammad Hossein MOTAZEDIAN, Shahrbanou NADERI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2018-09-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Parasitology
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MAT
Online Access:https://ijpa.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijpa/article/view/1473