Browsing Artículos Científicos by Subject "TOXOPLASMA GONDII"
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Biologic and genetic characteristics of Toxoplasma gondii isolates in free-range chickens from Costa Rica, Central America
(Elsevier B.V, 2006-02-23)The prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in free-ranging chickens is a good indicator of the prevalence of T. gondii oocysts in the soil because chickens feed from the ground. The prevalence of T. gondii in 144 free-range ... -
Detection of antibodies against Sarcocystis neurona, Neospora spp., and Toxoplasma gondii in horses from Costa Rica
(American Society of Parasitologists, 2011)Serum samples from 315 horses from Costa Rica, Central America, were examined for the presence of antibodies against Sarcocystis neurona, Neospora spp., and Toxoplasma gondii by using the surface antigen (SAG) SnSAG2 ... -
Disseminated toxoplasmosis in a captive porcupine (Coendou mexicanus) from Costa Rica
(American Society fo Parasitologists, 2016)An adult porcupine (Coendou mexicanus) from the National Zoo, San Jose, Costa Rica, died because of toxoplasmosis involving the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys, Toxoplasma gondii was found in lesions and the diagnosis was ... -
Environmental factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii exposure in Neotropical Primates of Costa Rica
(Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020-10-22)The apicomplexan parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) has been found in more than 350 species of homoeothermic vertebrates in diverse climates and geographic areas. In most animals, T. gondii produces mild or asymptomatic ... -
Isolation of toxoplasma gondii from the keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) from Costa Rica
(American Society of Parasitologists, 2009-04-01)Pectoral muscles from a captive keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) from Costa Rica were fed to a Toxoplasma gondii– free cat, and the cat shed oocysts. Laboratory mice fed these oocysts developed antibodies to T. ... -
Pulmonary sarcocystosis in a puppy with canine distemper in Costa Rica
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2003-05-01)Canine distemper and pulmonary sarcocystosis were diagnosed in a 10-week-old Rottweiler with 4-day history of diarrhea, vomiting, and weakness. Microscopic examination of the lung revealed bronchointerstitial pneumonia ... -
Seroprevalence and factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii-, Neospora caninum- and Coxiella burnetii-infections in dairy goat flocks from Costa Rica
(Elsevier, 2018-09-19)A total of 391 goats from 13 dairy flocks from all Costa Rican regions were analyzed for Toxoplasma gondii-, Neospora caninum- and Coxiella burnetii-related seroprevalence by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). ...