Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum infections in invasive wild boars

The wild boar, an impactful invasive species in Brazil, is subject to population control activities, which often include the use of hunting dogs. Hunters commonly consume wild boar meat, which is also used to feed their dogs, posing a risk of Toxoplasma gondii infection for humans and both T. gondii and Neospora caninum for dogs. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of infection in wild boars (n = 127) and hunting dogs (n = 73) from São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, and Paraná states. The authors employed histopathological, serological (indirect fluorescent antibody test), and molecular techniques (endpoint polymerase chain ...

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