TOXOPLASMA PREVALENCE

May 15 2026SCIENCE

Hidden Parasite Risk in Hong Kong Pets

A recent survey examined how many dogs and cats in Hong Kong carry antibodies to the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can jump from animals to people. Researchers tested 1, 110 animals: 425 pet dogs, 425 pet cats and 260 stray cats that roam the city. The aim was to see how many had been exposed an

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