2024
DOI: 10.1186/s13028-024-00734-0
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Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection in dogs: a serological survey

Filippo Maria Dini,
Laura Stancampiano,
Giovanni Poglayen
et al.

Abstract: Background Dogs, as well as a wide variety of other warm-blooded animals, act as intermediate host of Toxoplasma gondii. In dogs, most cases of toxoplasmosis are subclinical, although clinical disease has been sporadically reported. Beyond its role in diagnostic pathways, seropositivity also functions as a reflection of the parasite’s spread within the dog’s living environment. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible risk factor associated with seropositivity to T. gondii in d… Show more

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“…The main aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of T. gondii infection among synanthropic rodent populations in a specific area of Italy that has been previously studied to assess prevalence rates in animals and humans. These earlier studies revealed a consistent presence of the parasite in the region ( Dini et al, 2023a , Dini et al, 2023b ; Dini et al, 2024a , Dini et al, 2024b ). The central aim of this study is to ascertain the potential environmental significance of the parasite within urbanized settings.…”
Section: Introductionsupporting
confidence: 55%
“…The main aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of T. gondii infection among synanthropic rodent populations in a specific area of Italy that has been previously studied to assess prevalence rates in animals and humans. These earlier studies revealed a consistent presence of the parasite in the region ( Dini et al, 2023a , Dini et al, 2023b ; Dini et al, 2024a , Dini et al, 2024b ). The central aim of this study is to ascertain the potential environmental significance of the parasite within urbanized settings.…”
Section: Introductionsupporting
confidence: 55%