How to detect<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>oocysts in environmental samples?

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Detection of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts in environmental samples is a great challenge for researchers as this coccidian parasite can be responsible for severe infections in humans and in animals via ingestion of a single oocyst from contaminated water, soil, fruits or vegetables. Despite field investigations, oocysts have been rarely recovered from the environment due to the lack of sensitive methods....

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