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Outbreak of toxoplasmosis associated with muscular lesions in finishing pigs caused by an atypical Toxoplasma gondii genotype.
Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria - 1 Jan 2022
Piva Manoela Marchezan, Pereira Paula Reis, Schwertz Claiton Ismael, Hammerschmitt Márcia Elisa, Lorenzett Marina Paula, Henker Luan Cleber, Driemeier David, Clemes Yara Souza, Pena Hilda Fátima Jesus, Pavarini Saulo Petinatti
Abstract excerpt
Toxoplasma gondii infections are usually asymptomatic in pigs, and an acute clinical disease is rare in this host. This study aimed to determine the pathological and molecular aspects of an outbreak of fatal systemic toxoplasmosis in finishing pigs in Brazil. The outbreak occurred on a commercial finishing pig farm in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. The farm had 1500 pigs and 3.8% of mortality...
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