Toxoplasma gondii in domiciled dogs and cats in urban areas of Brazil: risk factors and spatial distribution

Toxoplasma gondii is a highly prevalent zoonotic parasite in Brazil capable of infecting mammals and birds. The increase in the urban populations of pets and the narrowing of the human–animal relationship can facilitate the transmission of important public health zoonoses, such as toxoplasmosis. Thi...

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Main Authors: Arruda Igor Falco, Millar Patricia Riddell, Barbosa Alynne da Silva, Abboud Luiz Claudio de Souza, dos Reis Izabel Cristina, Moreira Alex Sander da Cruz, Guimarães Mariana Pedrosa de Paula, Amendoeira Maria Regina Reis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2021-01-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2021/01/parasite210005/parasite210005.html