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Genetic characterization of Toxoplasma gondii in meat-producing animals in Iran.
Parasites & vectors - 11 Jul 2022
Amouei Afsaneh, Sarvi Shahabeddin, Mizani Azadeh, Hashemi-Soteh Mohammad Bagher, Salehi Saeid, Javidnia Javad, Hosseini Seyed Abdollah, Amuei Fateme, Alizadeh Ahad, Shabanzade Shafigheh, Gholami Sara, Daryani Ahmad
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BACKGROUND: The consumption of uncooked or undercooked food from infected intermediate hosts can result in Toxoplasma gondii infection in humans. However, few studies have investigated the genetic diversity of this protozoan parasite in Iran. The aim of the present study was to genetically characterize isolates of T. gondii from intermediate host animals in Mazandaran Province, Iran. METHODS: Blood and heart...
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