Molecular epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii in impala (Aepyceros melampus) from the Greater Kruger in South Africa: Detection of the Africa 4 lineage.

Date publication

juillet 2026

Journal

PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr VILLENA Isabelle

Tous les auteurs :
de Bruin M, Rabé S, Sekujika ON, Passebosc-Faure K, Rougeron V, Bosch AD, Dorny P, Villena I, Hammond-Aryee K, van Helden P, Esser M, Mercier A, Neves L, Prugnolle F, Morar-Leather D

Lien Pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/42424399

Résumé

Toxoplasma gondii is an apicomplexan parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, a widespread zoonotic disease. Despite the clinical significance of this zoonotic parasite, little is known regarding its prevalence in South Africa, particularly in wildlife. Considering the possible presence of the parasite in wildlife species and the popularity of South African game meat, in a 'One Health context', the consumption of undercooked game meat by people could represent a public health issue. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of T. gondii and any genotypes in impala from the Greater Kruger region destined for game meat.

Référence

PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2026 07 9;20(7):e0014475