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The first detection of Toxoplasma gondii DNA in environmental fruits and vegetables samples.
European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology - 1 Jun 2012
Lass A, Pietkiewicz H, Szostakowska B, Myjak P
Abstract excerpt
Toxoplasma gondii infections are prevalent in humans and animals all over the world. The aim of the study was to estimate the occurrence of T. gondii oocysts in fruits and vegetables and determine the genotype of the parasites. A total number of 216 fruits and vegetables samples were taken from shops and home gardens located in the area of northern Poland. Oocysts were recovered with the flocculation method....
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