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Viability and genetic diversity of Toxoplasma gondii in retail pork from a Brazilian region known for waterborne toxoplasmosis.
Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports - 1 Jul 2026
Jiménez-Sanz Amanda Lucía, Frazão-Teixeira Edwards, de Oliveira Francisco Carlos Rodrigues, Ferreira Regiane de Fátima, Gallo Samira Salim Mello
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Toxoplasmosis is a major public health concern in Brazil due to its high prevalence and associated clinical burden. The northern region of Rio de Janeiro State is particularly notable for elevated human seroprevalence and strong evidence of waterborne transmission as a major route of infection. In parallel, farm animals in this region also exhibit high levels of exposure, together with marked genetic diversity of...
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