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SUBMITTER: Tavalla M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3724147 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Tavalla M M Oormazdi H H Akhlaghi L L Shojaee S S Razmjou E E Hadighi R R Meamar Ar A
Iranian journal of parasitology 20130401 2
<h4>Background</h4>The protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii can infect any warm blooded nucleated cells. One of the ways for human infection is ingestion of oocysts directly from soil or via infected fruits or vegetables. To survey the potential role of T. gondii oocyst in soil samples, the present study was conducted in Tehran City, Iran.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 150 soil samples were collected around rubbish dumps, children's play ground, parks and public places. Oocysts recovery was performe ...[more]