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Genetic characterization of Toxoplasma gondii from cats in Yunnan Province, Southwestern China.
Parasites & vectors - 11 Apr 2014
Tian Yi-Ming, Huang Si-Yang, Miao Qiang, Jiang Hai-Hai, Yang Jian-Fa, Su Chunlei, Zhu Xing-Quan, Zou Feng-Cai
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cats are the definitive hosts of Toxoplasma gondii. The distribution of genetic diversity of T. gondii in cats is of importance to understand the transmission of this parasite. The objective of this study was to genetically characterize T. gondii isolates from cats in Yunnan province, southwestern China. METHODS: Genomic DNA was extracted from 5-10 g cat tissue samples (brain, tongue, heart, and...
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