Toxoplasma gondii Oocyst–specific Antibodies and Source of Infection
Infection source can determine cost-effective public health interventions. To quantify risk of acquiring Toxoplasma gondii from environmental sources versus from meat, we examined serum from pregnant women in Chile. Because 43% had oocyst-specific antibodies, we conclude that contaminated meat remai...
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Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2010-10-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/10/09-1674_article |