Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Epidemiological Significance of Toxoplasma Gondii Infections in Wild Rodents: 2009-2020.
- Journal:
- The Journal of parasitology
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- Dubey, J P et al.
- Affiliation:
- United States Department of Agriculture · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
Toxoplasma gondii infections are common in humans and animals worldwide. Rodents are one of the most important intermediate hosts for T. gondii because they are preyed on by cats, who in turn excrete the environmentally resistant oocysts in their feces and thus spread the infection. Information on T. gondii infections is spread in numerous reports and is not easily accessible to readers. Here, we review prevalence, persistence of infection, clinical disease, epidemiology, and genetic diversity of T. gondii infections in wild rodents worldwide. Data are tabulated by country, by each rodent species alphabetically, and chronologically. Recent genetic diversity of T. gondii strains in rodents is critically evaluated.
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