Investigation of Toxoplasma infection in zoo animals using multispecies ELISA and GRA7 nested PCR

Abstract Background Toxoplasma is an obligate intracellular protozoan that causes an important zoonotic disease with a worldwide distribution. Felids are the definitive hosts of this parasite, while virtually all warm-blooded animals, including birds, serve as intermediate hosts. Four ring-tailed le...

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Main Authors: Ru-Min Liu, Wei-Hsiang Huang, Shang-Lin Wang, Sin-Ling Wang, Pei-Yun Huang, Chen-Yeh Lien, Yen-Hsueh Lai, Pao-Jung Wang, Li-Hsin Wu, Albert Taiching Liao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-022-03425-y