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Seroprevalence and Factors Associated with Toxoplasma gondii Infections in Sheep in Latvia: Latvian Dark Headed Sheep Breed Associated with Higher Seroprevalence.
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 1 Jul 2017
Deksne Gunita, Ligere Bettija, Šneidere Aija, Jokelainen Pikka
Abstract excerpt
Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite with both public health and veterinary importance. The aims of our study were to estimate the T. gondii seroprevalence in sheep in Latvia and to evaluate potential risk factors for seropositivity. The blood samples investigated were collected from 1039 sheep from 84 farms between January 2012 and April 2013. The sera were tested for immunoglobulin G antibodies against T....
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