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TWiP #12 - Toxoplasma gondii

This Week in Parasitism

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Understanding Toxoplasma gondii Transmission in Wildlife

Exploring the intricate life cycle of Toxoplasma gondii in wildlife, focusing on its transmission from cats to various animals. The chapter delves into the process of infection from cat feces to intermediate hosts like mice, highlighting the importance of wildlife management in controlling the spread of the parasite. It also discusses the distinct cycles of infection in cats and the formation of pseudocysts in tissues, akin to latent tuberculosis infections.

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