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Development of Techniques to Detect and Disinfect Toxoplasma Gondii in Water

Objective

To develop methods to detect and disinfect Toxoplasma gondii oocysts in water.

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Approach:
Sporulated oocysts will be mixed with different disinfectants and then bioassayed in mice for infectivity.

Investigators
Dubey, Jitender
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2008
End date
2012
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
1245-32000-090-02-R
Accession number
415039
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens
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