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Detection and genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii DNA in the blood and milk of naturally infected donkeys (Equus asinus).
Parasites & vectors - 3 Apr 2014
Mancianti Francesca, Nardoni Simona, Papini Roberto, Mugnaini Linda, Martini Mina, Altomonte Iolanda, Salari Federica, D'Ascenzi Carlo, Dubey Jitender P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Toxoplasma gondii is a worldwide zoonotic protozoan. Consumption of raw milk from infected animals is considered a risk factor for acquiring toxoplasmosis in humans. Recently, donkey milk has been indicated for therapeutic and nutritional purposes and T. gondii infection is common in donkeys. The purpose of the present paper was to detect the presence of parasite DNA in milk of T. gondii positive...
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