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A Review on the Present Advances on Studies of Toxoplasmosis in Eastern Africa
Joint Authors
Maina, Naomi Wangari
Mose, John Mokua
Karanja, Simon Muturi
Kamau, David Muchina
Ngotho, Maina
Kagira, John Maina
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic infection caused by the protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii.
It was discovered over 100 years ago and is credited as the most successful parasitic organism worldwide, able to infect and multiply in all warm blooded animals including an estimated 2.3 billion people.
Toxoplasmosis is asymptomatic in immunocompetent individuals.
Infection in the developing fetus and immunocompromised individuals can cause severe clinical disease.
Toxoplasmosis is also a major cause of reproductive failure in livestock.
The economic impact of toxoplasmosis is believed to be substantial.
Factors associated with toxoplasmosis infection have been defined.
Eastern Africa region is a high-risk area mainly due to the close association of humans and livestock as well as sociocultural practices, poor environmental hygiene, and poverty.
The present paper provides a narrative review of published data on toxoplasmosis in Eastern Africa.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mose, John Mokua& Kagira, John Maina& Kamau, David Muchina& Maina, Naomi Wangari& Ngotho, Maina& Karanja, Simon Muturi. 2020. A Review on the Present Advances on Studies of Toxoplasmosis in Eastern Africa. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1136552
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mose, John Mokua…[et al.]. A Review on the Present Advances on Studies of Toxoplasmosis in Eastern Africa. BioMed Research International No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1136552
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mose, John Mokua& Kagira, John Maina& Kamau, David Muchina& Maina, Naomi Wangari& Ngotho, Maina& Karanja, Simon Muturi. A Review on the Present Advances on Studies of Toxoplasmosis in Eastern Africa. BioMed Research International. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1136552
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1136552