Characterization of Toxoplasma gondii from domestic animals from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Characterization of Toxoplasma gondii from domestic animals from Minas Gerais, Brazil

In an attempt to isolate and characterize Toxoplasma gondii from the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, musculature samples from 72 pigs, 25 dogs, 28 free-range chickens and 50 chickens produced in industrialized farms were collected. Antibodies to T. gondii have not been detected in pigs, but were foun...

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Main Authors: Brandão G.P., Ferreira A.M., Melo M.N., Vitor R.W.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2006-06-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
Toxoplasma gondii
strains
domestic animals
virulence
PCR-RFLP
Brazil
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2006132143

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