Author: Fooks, Anthony R; Johnson, Nicholas
Title: Jet set pets: examining the zoonosis risk in animal import and travel across the European Union Document date: 2014_12_18
ID: se7l2mki_22
Snippet: Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite with a global distribution, and infects all species of animals and birds. 56 Felids are the definitive host and the only animals capable of shedding oocysts in their feces. The prevalence of infection varies geographically, and travel in endemic areas should be considered a risk factor for humans acquiring the infection. 57 The serologic prevalence in humans of T. gondii-specific antibodies ranges between.....
Document: Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite with a global distribution, and infects all species of animals and birds. 56 Felids are the definitive host and the only animals capable of shedding oocysts in their feces. The prevalence of infection varies geographically, and travel in endemic areas should be considered a risk factor for humans acquiring the infection. 57 The serologic prevalence in humans of T. gondii-specific antibodies ranges between 8% and 80%, depending on numerous epidemiological factors. 58 Cat owners should be aware of the risk of infection during travel to areas of high prevalence.
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