Sharon Patton

TL;DR: Because of their fastidious nature, the passing of non-infective oocysts, and the short duration of oocyst shedding, direct contact with cats is not thought to be a primary risk for human infection.

TL;DR: The results suggested that the prevalence of T. gondii antibodies in swine increased with age and that prevalence in Swine could be reduced through total confinement, and that fecal contamination of the environment by cats may be the most significant source of toxoplasmosis for swine.

TL;DR: A cross-sectional seroprevalence study on healthy adults in one region in the state of Maryland found that Seventh Day Adventists had a significantly decreased risk of T. gondii infection.

TL;DR: Six parasites identified (Trichuris trichiura, Strongyloides sp., Oesphagostomum sp., Trichostrongylus sp., Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia sp.) could potentially be pathogenic.

TL;DR: Findings provide important information on causes of morbidity and mortality in wild chimpanzees, information that can be used to interpret findings during population declines and lead to better management of this population in the context of disease risk.