Detection and genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii DNA in the blood and milk of naturally infected donkeys (Equus asinus)

Abstract Background Toxoplasma gondii is a worldwide zoonotic protozoan. Consumption of raw milk from infected animals is considered a risk factor for acquiring toxoplasmosis in humans. Recently, donkey milk has been indicated for therapeutic and nutritional purposes and T. gondii infection is commo...

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Main Authors: Francesca Mancianti, Simona Nardoni, Roberto Papini, Linda Mugnaini, Mina Martini, Iolanda Altomonte, Federica Salari, Carlo D’Ascenzi, Jitender P Dubey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-165