Article
Seroprevalence and risk factors of toxoplasmosis in cattle from extensive and semi-intensive rearing systems at Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais state, Southern Brazil
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FAJARDO, Hugo Vieira; et al. Seroprevalence and risk factors of toxoplasmosis in cattle from extensive and semi-intensive rearing systems at Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais state, Southern Brazil. Parasites & Vectors, v.6, n.191, 8p, 2013.
1756-3305
10.1186/1756-3305-6-191
Autor
Fajardo, Hugo Vieira
D'ávila, Sthefane
Bastos, Ronaldo Rocha
Cyrino, Carolina Dutra
Detoni, Michelle de Lima
Garcia, João Luis
Neves, Leandro Batista das
Nicolau, José Leonardo
Amendoeira, Maria Regina Reis
Resumen
Concerning the infection of humans by T. gondii, limited efforts have been directed to the elucidation of the role of horizontal transmission between hosts. One of the main routes of transmission from animals to humans occurs through the ingestion of raw or insufficiently cooked meat. However, even though the detection of T. gondii in meat constitutes an important short-term measure, control strategies can only be accomplished by a deeper understanding of the epidemiology of toxoplasmosis. The present study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in cattle from Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and to identify associated risk factors, through an epidemiological investigation.