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Typical Brazilian genotype of Toxoplasma gondii isolated from a horse destined for human consumption in Europe from a slaughterhouse.
Parasitology research - 1 Oct 2018
Pena Hilda Fátima Jesus, Pinheiro Thiago Mombach, Soares Herbert Sousa, Oliveira Solange, Alves Bruna Farias, Ferreira Marina Neves, Gennari Solange Maria
Abstract excerpt
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. Infections occur via the ingestion of oocysts, consumption of cysts containing bradyzoites, and transplacental transmission of tachyzoites. Diversity in T. gondii strains may affect the outcome of clinical toxoplasmosis. The consumption of horse meat is a common practice in some parts of the world. The objectives of the present study...
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