Toxoplasma gondii infection in Blanford's fox (Vulpes cana).
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Fatal toxoplasmosis was diagnosed in a Blanford's fox (Vulpes cana) from the United Arab Emirates. Toxoplasma gondii-like tachyzoites were found associated with necrosis in intestine, spleen, liver, kidneys, lungs, skeletal muscle, brain and heart. Protozoal tachyzoites reacted positively with T. gondii-specific polyclonal antibodies. Antibodies to T. gondii were detected in 10 of 12 V. cana assayed by the latex agglutination or the modified direct agglutination test.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Veterinary parasitology
دوره 153 1-2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008