Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in the milk of experimentally infected Wistar female rats

Autor(es)

Costa, V. M. ^[1] ; Langoni, H.

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Sao Paulo State Univ, UNESP, Fac Med Vet & Zootecnia, Univ Estadual Paulista, Dept Higiene Vet & Saude P, Zoonosis Res Ctr, NUPEZO, Vet Med & Anim Husb Sch, BR-18618000 Botucatu, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases; v. 16, n. 2, p. 368-374, 2010.
• Citações Web of Science: 6

Resumo

The milk of experimentally infected rats was investigated for the presence and possible transmission of Toxoplasma gondii. Wistar (Rattus norvegicus) female rats were divided into three groups and orally inoculated with bradyzoites. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was employed to detect the parasite in the milk. Transmission to the offspring was verified by indirect immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT), modified agglutination test (MAT), bioassay tests and PCR. Rat milk samples were PCR-positive, pups were serum-reactive to T. gondii and tissue samples also presented positive DNA results through PCR. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 06/02860-3 - Transmissao galactogenica do toxoplasma gondii na infeccao experimental em ratas fisher.
• Beneficiário: Helio Langoni
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular
• Processo FAPESP: 05/03017-5 - Transmissao galactogenica do toxoplasma gondii na infeccao experimental em ratas fisher.
• Beneficiário: Veruska Maia da Costa
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Mestrado