Publications by authors named "Cai-Qin Deng"
is an obligate intracellular protozoan that infects humans and other mammals. The C57BL/6J mouse strain is regarded as an ideal model organism for studying due to its susceptibility to infection and its other advantages over other laboratory animals. However, systematic studies on the response dynamics of the susceptible C57BL/6J mice after oral infection with cysts are lacking.
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- Toxoplasma gondii is a harmful parasite that affects various mammals, including a unique sheep breed in southwestern China, which is important for local animal husbandry due to its adaptability and wool quality.
- Infection in lambs leads to serious health issues, while infected ewes can experience complications like abortions, impacting sheep productivity and public health risks from contaminated meat and dairy.
- A study involving blood samples from 586 sheep showed a 16.04% infection rate, with age identified as a significant risk factor, particularly in younger sheep, confirming the need for continued monitoring and control measures.