Publications by authors named "Amanda Brentano Almeida"
Rev Bras Parasitol Vet
September 2014
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the presence of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in rheas and ostriches bred commercially in Brazil.
- Blood samples from 20 rheas and 46 ostriches were tested using a modified agglutination test, revealing that 50% of rheas and 17.4% of ostriches had antibodies against the parasite.
- Young birds showed higher titers, indicating a significant risk of T. gondii parasitism in both rheas and ostriches.
