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B Beck1, M Berberich1, A Daugschies1
1Institut für Parasitologie, Veterinärmedizinische Fakultät der Universität Leipzig.
Schweizer Archiv Fur Tierheilkunde
|January 5, 2022
Summary
Toxoplasmosis, a zoonotic disease, can infect farmed poultry through environmental exposure. Poultry meat may pose a risk to human health, necessitating further investigation into its epidemiological relevance.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Food Safety
- Zoonotic Diseases
Background:
- Toxoplasmosis is a global zoonosis caused by *Toxoplasma gondii*.
- Poultry can contract *Toxoplasma gondii* from contaminated sources, with free-range housing increasing infection risk.
- Poultry meat is a potential human infection source, especially with evolving farming practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current epidemiology of toxoplasmosis in farmed poultry.
- To assess the risk of *Toxoplasma gondii* transmission to humans via poultry meat and products.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on toxoplasmosis in farmed poultry.
- Epidemiological assessment of infection prevalence and risk factors.
- Evaluation of *Toxoplasma gondii* presence in poultry meat and products.
Main Results:
- Farmed poultry are susceptible to *Toxoplasma gondii* infection.
- Environmental contamination and housing systems influence infection rates.
- Poultry meat consumption represents a potential route for human toxoplasmosis transmission.
Conclusions:
- Understanding toxoplasmosis in poultry is crucial for public health.
- Implementing biosecurity measures in poultry farming can mitigate infection risks.
- Further research is needed to quantify the risk associated with poultry meat consumption.
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