Prevalence of Measured by Western Blot, ELISA and DNA Analysis, by PCR, in Cats of Western Mexico.

is the causative agent of toxoplasmosis in humans and animals. The sexual reproductive cycle of takes place in the small intestine of felines, the definitive hosts. In the final part of the sexual cycle, forms oocysts in infected cats.

Genotyping of Canine parvovirus in western Mexico.

Canine parvovirus (CPV) is one of the most common infectious agents related to high morbidity rates in dogs. In addition, the virus is associated with severe gastroenteritis, diarrhea, and vomiting, resulting in high death rates, especially in puppies and nonvaccinated dogs. To date, there are 3 variants of the virus (CPV-2a, CPV-2b, and CPV-2c) circulating worldwide.