Publications by authors named "Kai-quan Huang"
Background: Recent studies have indicated the predominance of Toxoplasma gondii genotype Chinese 1 in animals in China. However, little is known of the genetic features of the parasite in humans. This study aims to determine the prevalence of anti-T.
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- The study investigated the prevalence and genetic diversity of Toxoplasma gondii in animals from various regions of China, focusing on naturally infected cats, pigs, and free-range chickens.
- Ten out of eleven isolates were identified as the dominant China 1 genotype, with one new genotype discovered, indicating limited genetic variation in T. gondii among the sampled animals.
- The newly identified genotype was found to be highly virulent in mice, leading to acute toxoplasmosis, suggesting significant health implications for both animals and humans consuming them.