Toxoplasma parasite's greedy appetite may be its downfall

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 13:20 in Health & Medicine

Researchers are a step closer to developing drug targets for Toxoplasmosis, after gaining insight into its unique feeding behavior. Toxoplasma gondii is estimated to chronically infect nearly one-third of the world's population, causing the condition Toxoplasmosis. It is most commonly associated with handling cat feces and is a particular threat to pregnant women and immune-compromised individuals, such as HIV/AIDS patients

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