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Toxplasmosis is an important zoonotic disease caused by protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. The disease affects one-third of the total world population. Transmission of the disease is mainly by ingestion of food or water contaminated with oocysts. Congenital toxoplasmosis occurs from the transplacental passage of the parasite from mother to fetus. In
Rl L. Ichhpujani, Veena Mittal
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N‐Glycoproteomics of the Apicomplexan Parasite Toxoplasma gondii
ABSTRACT Protein N‐glycosylation influences protein folding, stability, and trafficking, and has prominent functions in cell–cell adhesion and recognition. For the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, N‐glycosylation of proteins is crucial for initial adhesion to host cells, parasite motility, and consequently, its ability to invade host cells.
Vanessa Horn+5 more
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Molecular characterization of COI gene of Ixodes ricinus (Linnaeus, 1758) from Serbia [PDF]
The Ixodes ricinus tick is common in the central part of the Balkan Peninsula. It is a vector of pathogenic agents causing diseases in humans and animals. Little is known about the genetic structure of I. ricinus in this region.
Ćakić Sanja+5 more
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Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato and Echinococcus multilocularis are responsible for serious health and economic implications for humans and animals.
Mahdi Fakhar+11 more
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Polymyositis associated with dyspnoea and interstitial lung disease in a dog (Canis familiaris)
Abstract A 5‐year‐old, female, spayed coonhound was evaluated for progressive dyspnoea, weakness and weight loss. The patient had increased inspiratory and expiratory respiratory effort and generalised skeletal muscle atrophy. Thoracic radiographs and computed tomography revealed interstitial lung disease. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed multifocal
Kaycee Daentl+2 more
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Experimental Protocol to Toxoplasma gondii Detection in Fresh Goat Milk
Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic parasite with global distribution capable of infecting homeothermic animals. Transmission of protozoan to humans includes ingestion of water and raw food contaminated with sporulated oocysts, ingestion of raw or ...
Igor Falco Arruda+5 more
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Mild‐to‐severe poisoning due to Conium maculatum as toxic herb: A case series
Conium maculatum toxicity may occur by mistakenly or intentionally eating this plant. Due to muscarinic or nicotinic symptoms associated with this plant toxicity, supportive care and treatment with atropine are urgently important.
Javad Boskabadi+4 more
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Unraveling the impact of dog‐friendly spaces on urban–wildland pumas and other wildlife
As the most widespread large carnivore on the planet, domestic dogs Canis lupus familiaris can pose a major threat to wildlife, even within protected areas (PAs). Growing human presence in PAs, coupled with increasing pet dog ownership underscores the urgency to understand the influence of dogs on wildlife activity and health.
Alys Granados+3 more
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Toxoplasma gondii, an Apicomplexan, is a pathogic protozoan that can infect the central nervous system. Infection during pregnancy can result in a congenial infection with severe neurological sequelae. In immunocompromised individuals reactivation of latent neurological foci can result in encephalitis.
Louis M. Weiss, Sandra K. Halonen
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ABSTRACT Introduction Abnormal placental lesions are commonly identified in stillbirth. Interpreting these lesions and their contribution to fetal demise presents significant challenges. Recommended CODAC classification does not include detailed placental examination results.
Leila Caillault+14 more
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