Toxoplasma gondii in livestock in St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies

Toxoplasma gondii in livestock in St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies

Abstract Background Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous protozoan parasite capable of infecting all warm-blooded animals including livestock. In these animals, the parasite forms cysts in the tissues which may pose a risk to public health if infected meat is consumed undercooked or raw. The aim of thi...

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Main Authors: Clare M Hamilton, Patrick J Kelly, Paul M Bartley, Alison Burrells, Alice Porco, Deidra Metzler, Kirsten Crouch, Jennifer K Ketzis, Elisabeth A Innes, Frank Katzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Toxoplasma gondii
Livestock
Abattoir
Caribbean
Seroprevalence
Genotype
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0776-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0776-7

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