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View article: Seroprevalence and genetic characterization of Toxoplasma gondii in hunted wild boars (Sus scrofa) from Croatia
Seroprevalence and genetic characterization of Toxoplasma gondii in hunted wild boars (Sus scrofa) from Croatia Open
Toxoplasmosis is a food- and waterborne zoonosis of a great importance, ranked as the fourth most important foodborne parasitosis in the world. The objective of this study was to determine the seroprevalence and molecular prevalence of Tox…
View article: Toxoplasma gondii from Gabonese forest, Central Africa: First report of an African wild strain
Toxoplasma gondii from Gabonese forest, Central Africa: First report of an African wild strain Open
The protozoan Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous and highly prevalent parasite that can theoretically infect all warm-blooded vertebrates. In humans, toxoplasmosis causes infections in both immunodeficient and immunocompetent patients, cong…
View article: <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> and <i>Trypanosoma lewisi</i> Infection in Urban Small Mammals From Cotonou, Benin, With Special Emphasis on Coinfection Patterns
<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> and <i>Trypanosoma lewisi</i> Infection in Urban Small Mammals From Cotonou, Benin, With Special Emphasis on Coinfection Patterns Open
A growing number of studies has highlighted the importance of coinfections in eco‐evolutionary processes underlying host–parasite interactions and the resulting epidemiology of zoonotic agents. Small mammals, and particularly rodents, are …
View article: Understanding the History of the Domestic Cycle of Toxoplasma gondii in South America
Understanding the History of the Domestic Cycle of Toxoplasma gondii in South America Open
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View article: <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>from Gabonese forest, Central Africa: first report of an African wild population
<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>from Gabonese forest, Central Africa: first report of an African wild population Open
The protozoan Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous and highly prevalent parasite that can theoretically infect all warm-blooded vertebrates. In humans, toxoplasmosis causes infections in both immunodeficient and immunocompetent patients, cong…
View article: First detection of Toxoplasma gondii Africa 4 lineage in a population of carnivores from South Africa
First detection of Toxoplasma gondii Africa 4 lineage in a population of carnivores from South Africa Open
Introduction There have only been a few molecular studies conducted on the detection of T. gondii in tissues of carnivores in South Africa, with no data on the genetic diversity of this parasite. That is why the aim of this study was to de…
View article: Genotyping of European Toxoplasma gondii strains by a new high-resolution next-generation sequencing-based method
Genotyping of European Toxoplasma gondii strains by a new high-resolution next-generation sequencing-based method Open
Purpose A new high-resolution next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based method was established to type closely related European type II Toxoplasma gondii strains. Methods T. gondii field isolates were collected from different parts of Europe …
View article: <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>and<i>Trypanosoma lewisi</i>infection in urban small mammals from Cotonou, Benin, with special emphasis on co-infection patterns
<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>and<i>Trypanosoma lewisi</i>infection in urban small mammals from Cotonou, Benin, with special emphasis on co-infection patterns Open
A growing number of studies has highlighted the importance of co-infections in eco-evolutionary processes underlying host-parasite interactions and the resulting epidemiology of zoonotic agents. Small mammals, and particularly rodents, are…
View article: Neurocysticercosis Diagnosis in a Non-Endemic Country: France
Neurocysticercosis Diagnosis in a Non-Endemic Country: France Open
Diagnosing neurocysticercosis (NCC) is difficult due to its variable clinical presentations and the different imaging techniques used to detect brain damage. This study aimed to evaluate the use of cerebrospinal fluid serology and PCR for …
View article: A ring trial to harmonize Toxoplasma gondii microsatellite typing: comparative analysis of results and recommendations for optimization
A ring trial to harmonize Toxoplasma gondii microsatellite typing: comparative analysis of results and recommendations for optimization Open
A ring trial among five European laboratories was organized to reach consistency in microsatellite (MS) typing of the zoonotic parasite Toxoplasma gondii . Three sample sets were circulated and analyzed by each laboratory following a previ…
View article: The native European <i>Aedes geniculatus</i> mosquito species can transmit chikungunya virus
The native European <i>Aedes geniculatus</i> mosquito species can transmit chikungunya virus Open
Europe is the world’s leading tourism destination and is receiving every year travellers from areas with active arbovirus transmission. There is thus a threat of mosquito-borne virus emergence in Europe due to the presence of the invasive …
View article: Seroepidemiology of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and detection of infection acquired during pregnancy in Cotonou, Benin
Seroepidemiology of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and detection of infection acquired during pregnancy in Cotonou, Benin Open
Assessing the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and the associated risk factors is the first step in defining policy for the prevention of congenital toxoplasmosis in a given population. An epidemiological study was conducted d…
View article: Development of a new serotyping ELISA for Toxoplasma gondii type II, type III and Africa 1 lineages using in silico peptide discovery methods, well categorized feline and human outbreak serum samples
Development of a new serotyping ELISA for Toxoplasma gondii type II, type III and Africa 1 lineages using in silico peptide discovery methods, well categorized feline and human outbreak serum samples Open
Background Discovery of new Toxoplasma gondii serotyping epitopes is important due to reports showing the influence of genotype on the severity of toxoplasmosis. In Turkey, genotypes belonging to type II, type III and Africa 1 lineages wer…
View article: Molecular prevalence, genetic characterization and patterns of<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>infection in domestic small mammals from Cotonou, Benin
Molecular prevalence, genetic characterization and patterns of<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>infection in domestic small mammals from Cotonou, Benin Open
Toxoplasmosis, one of the most prevalent parasitic infections in humans and animals, is caused by the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii . Small mammals play a key role as intermediate reservoir hosts in the maintenance of …
View article: Toxoplasma gondii in the faeces of wild felids from the Atlantic Forest, Brazil
Toxoplasma gondii in the faeces of wild felids from the Atlantic Forest, Brazil Open
This first report of T. gondii in faeces of wild South American felids in their natural environment indicates infrequent oocyst shedding and suggests a role of acquired immunity in limiting re-excretion as in domestic cats. The presence of…
View article: Toxoplasma gondii in the faeces of wild felids from the Atlantic Forest, Brazil
Toxoplasma gondii in the faeces of wild felids from the Atlantic Forest, Brazil Open
BACKGROUND Toxoplasma gondii is a apicomplexan parasite of virtually all warm-blooded species. All true cats (Felidae) can act as definitive hosts for this parasite by shedding resistant oocysts into the environment. However, the patterns …
View article: A unique<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>haplotype under strong selection has accompanied domestic cats in their global expansion
A unique<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>haplotype under strong selection has accompanied domestic cats in their global expansion Open
Toxoplasma gondii is a cyst-forming apicomplexan parasite of virtually all warm-blooded species, with all true cats (Felidae) as definitive hosts. It is the etiologic agent of toxoplasmosis, a disease causing substantial public health burd…
View article: First isolation and genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii strains from domestic animals in Tunisia
First isolation and genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii strains from domestic animals in Tunisia Open
The isolation and molecular typing of Toxoplasma gondii strains provide an essential basis for a better understanding of the parasite’s genetic diversity, determinants of its geographical distribution and associated risks to human health. …
View article: A hotspot of Toxoplasma gondii Africa 1 lineage in Benin: How new genotypes from West Africa contribute to understand the parasite genetic diversity worldwide
A hotspot of Toxoplasma gondii Africa 1 lineage in Benin: How new genotypes from West Africa contribute to understand the parasite genetic diversity worldwide Open
Through international trades, Europe, Africa and South America share a long history of exchanges, potentially of pathogens. We used the worldwide parasite Toxoplasma gondii to test the hypothesis of a historical influence on pathogen genet…
View article: The native European <i>Aedes geniculatus</i> mosquito species can transmit chikungunya virus
The native European <i>Aedes geniculatus</i> mosquito species can transmit chikungunya virus Open
Europe is the world’s leading tourism destination and is receiving every year travellers from areas with active arbovirus transmission. There is thus a threat of mosquito-borne virus emergence in Europe due to the presence of the invasive …
View article: First Isolation and Genotyping of Toxoplasma Gondii Strains From Domestic Animals in Tunisia
First Isolation and Genotyping of Toxoplasma Gondii Strains From Domestic Animals in Tunisia Open
The isolation and molecular typing of Toxoplasma gondii strains provides an essential basis for a better understanding of the distribution of genetic diversity and associated human health risks. In this context, we report, the molecular ch…
View article: Outbreak of Amazonian Toxoplasmosis: A One Health Investigation in a Remote Amerindian Community
Outbreak of Amazonian Toxoplasmosis: A One Health Investigation in a Remote Amerindian Community Open
Background:Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite of worldwide importance but its burden in indigenous communities remains unclear. In French Guiana, atypical strains of T. gondii originating from a complex rainforest cycle involving wild felids …
View article: Biological Resource Center for Toxoplasma
Biological Resource Center for Toxoplasma Open
The Biological Resource Center (BRC) for 'Toxoplasma gondii' is a certified structure (NF S96-900 standard) that manages the storage of 'Toxoplasma gondii' strains (protozoan parasite) and strain derivatives from human or animal toxoplasmo…
View article: Seroprevalence of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> among healthy blood donors in two locations in Tunisia and associated risk factors
Seroprevalence of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> among healthy blood donors in two locations in Tunisia and associated risk factors Open
Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite that can be transmitted to humans through a variety of routes including blood transfusion. This study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of T . gondii infection and associated risk factors in …
View article: 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 Open
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 preferr…