Prevalence and genetic characterization of Toxoplasma gondii in naturally infected backyard pigs intended for familial consumption in Romania

Prevalence and genetic characterization of Toxoplasma gondii in naturally infected backyard pigs intended for familial consumption in Romania

Abstract Background Foodborne toxoplasmosis in humans can be due to the exposure to tissue cysts of Toxoplasma gondii through the consumption of meat, including pork, of infected animals. Traditional Romanian food habits include pork as the preferred meat, while backyard pig rearing remains a common...

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Main Authors: Anamaria Ioana Paştiu, Anamaria Cozma-Petruț, Aurélien Mercier, Anamaria Balea, Lokman Galal, Viorica Mircean, Dana Liana Pusta, Liviu Bogdan, Adriana Györke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Toxoplasma gondii
Pigs
Prevalence
Genotyping
Romania
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3842-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3842-8

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