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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: Molecular Detection of Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum and Encephalitozoon spp. in Vespertilionid Bats from Central Europe
Molecular Detection of Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum and Encephalitozoon spp. in Vespertilionid Bats from Central Europe Open
Bats may carry various viruses and bacteria which can be harmful to humans, but little is known about their role as a parasitic source with zoonotic potential. The aim of this study was to test wild bats for the presence of selected parasi…
View article: The Amount of Food Ingested and Its Impact on the Level of Uric Acid in the Blood Plasma of Snakes
The Amount of Food Ingested and Its Impact on the Level of Uric Acid in the Blood Plasma of Snakes Open
In mammals, lipemic blood from sampling too soon after an animal feeds can have substantial effects on biochemical values. Plasma biochemical values in reptiles may be affected by species, age, season, and nutritional state. However, fasti…