Toxoplasma gondii infections are common in humans and animals worldwide. Wild and
domestic avian species are important in the epidemiology of T. gondii infections because …

Among the potential animal reservoirs of the zoonotic parasite T. gondii, birds have received
relatively little attention. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the …

Whether Toxoplasma gondii genotype is associated with disease severity in naturally
occurring toxoplasmosis in domestic cats is unknown. The aim of this study was to compare …

Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is an obligate intracellular parasite historically recognized as
the cause of human congenital toxoplasmosis. Recently, it has been the target …

Wallabies and other marsupials are highly susceptible to Toxoplasma gondii. In this study,
26 macropod samples were collected (8 red kangaroos, 4 Parma wallabies, 8 red-necked …

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has the capacity to screen a single DNA sample and
detect pathogen DNA from thousands of host DNA sequence reads, making it a versatile …

Most psittacine birds are colorful birds that have a strong beak for cracking nuts, seeds, and
woody foodstuffs and are commonly kept as pets. Most parrots are prone to stress during …

The aim of this study was to morphologically describe the air sac system in Rosy-faced
parrots (Agapornis roseicollis) and provide useful data for future veterinary care and …

The very high exotic or genetic value made pet birds, likecanaries, parakeets, and parrots a
choice for trade across countries and continents, and the capability of these birds to act …

An intracoelomic mass was palpated on an annual exam of a 24-year-old male Solomon
Island eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus solomonensis). The initial diagnostic workup …