Diagnosis of Swine Toxoplasmosis by PCR and Genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii from pigs in Henan, Central China

Diagnosis of Swine Toxoplasmosis by PCR and Genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii from pigs in Henan, Central China

Abstract Background Toxoplasma gondii, a widely prevalent protozoan parasite, causes serious toxoplasmosis infections in humans and other animals. Among livestock, pigs are susceptible to T. gondii infection. Despite Henan being one of the biggest pig-raising provinces in China, little information e...

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Main Authors: Haiyan Wang, Longxian Zhang, Qinge Ren, Fuchang Yu, Yurong Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Swine
Toxoplasmosis
PCR assay
Diagnosis
Molecular characterization
Henan
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-017-1079-3

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