Seroprevalence of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> in Slaughtered Pigs in Kiambu, Kenya

<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> is a ubiquitous protozoan parasite of public health concern, with severe health consequences among immunocompromised individuals and pregnant mothers. Pigs are intermediate hosts of this zoonotic parasite and consumption of undercooked pork is a risk factor for &...

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Published in:	Zoonotic Diseases
Main Authors:	Dorcas Chepyatich, Derrick Noah Sentamu, Nicholas Bor, Joshua Onono, Peter Baaro Gathura, James M. Akoko, Lian Francesca Thomas
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Subjects:	Kenya pork <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> toxoplasmosis zoonoses
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2813-0227/3/4/24

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