Toxoplasma gondii: transmission through feces in absence of Toxocara cati eggs

Science. 1969 Apr 25;164(3878):431-2. doi: 10.1126/science.164.3878.431.

Abstract

When incubated at room temperature (23 degrees C) for 3 to 14 days, feces from cats infected 4 to 8 days with Toxoplasma gondii, and free of Toxocara cati eggs, produced toxoplasmosis in mice. Results indicate that the nematode egg is not necessary for transmission of the parasite.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cats
  • Disease Vectors*
  • Feces / microbiology*
  • Female
  • Mice
  • Ovum
  • Temperature
  • Toxoplasmosis*