Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Behavioral changes in Rattus norvegicus coinfected by Toxocara canis and Toxoplasma gondii.
- Journal:
- Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Queiroz, Maisa Leite de et al.
- Affiliation:
- LIM 06
Abstract
Using an elevated plus maze apparatus and an activity cage, behavioral changes in Rattus norvegicus concomitantly infected by Toxocara canis and Toxoplasma gondii were studied, during a period of 120 days. Rats infected by Toxocara canis or Toxoplasma gondii showed significant behavioral changes; however, in the group coinfected by both parasites a behavioral pattern similar to that found in the group not infected was observed thirty days after infection, suggesting the occurrence of modulation in the behavioral response.
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