Publications by authors named "Seyed Morteza Ghoreishi"
Zoonoses Public Health
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Toxoplasma gondii is a parasitic protozoan that can infect warm-blooded animals, including humans, and wild boars serve as a reservoir for this pathogen, potentially leading to toxoplasmosis in humans.
- In a study conducted in Khuzestan Province, Iran, serological testing revealed an 83.3% prevalence of T. gondii antibodies in wild boars, while molecular testing identified the parasite's DNA in 46.7% of tissue samples, particularly in the tongue.
- The findings emphasize the public health risk associated with the illegal hunting and consumption of wild boar meat, highlighting the need for measures to control this illegal trade and reduce the risk of transmission of toxoplasmosis.
