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Submitted to: Encyclopedia of Environmental Microbiology
Publication Type: Book / Chapter Publication Acceptance Date: 6/10/2002 Publication Date: 6/10/2002 Citation: Dubey, J.P. 2002. Toxoplasma gondii. Encyclopedia of Environmental Microbiology 3176-3183. Interpretive Summary: Infections by the single-celled parasite Toxoplasma gondii are widely prevalent in livestock and humans. It causes mental retardation and loss of vision in congenitally-infected children and abortion in livestock. This paper reviews its structure, biology, life cycle, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and control. Technical Abstract: Infections by the single-celled parasite Toxoplasma gondii are widely prevalent in livestock and humans. It causes mental retardation and loss of vision in congenitally-infected children and abortion in livestock. This paper reviews its structure, biology, life cycle, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and control. |
