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Isolation and genotyping of viable Toxoplasma gondii from sheep and goats in Ethiopia destined for human consumption.
Parasites & vectors - 4 Sept 2014
Gebremedhin Endrias Zewdu, Abdurahaman Mukarim, Tessema Tesfaye Sisay, Tilahun Getachew, Cox Eric, Goddeeris Bruno, Dorny Pierre, De Craeye Stephane, Dardé Marie-Laure, Ajzenberg Daniel
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BACKGROUND: Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite that infects humans and a broad spectrum of warm-blooded vertebrates. The present study was undertaken with the objectives of isolation and determining the genotypes of T. gondii strains from sheep and goats slaughtered in East and West Shewa Zones of Oromia Regional State, Central Ethiopia. METHODS: Hearts of 47 sheep and 44 goats that...
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