PCR detection of Toxoplasma gondii DNA in fecal samples from stray cats in Bangkok Metropolitan, Thailand
in Bangkok temple environments. Although PCR-based detection does not confirm active oocyst shedding, the widespread distribution of positive samples underscores the need for continued environmental surveillance and integrated One Health approaches to mitigate human and animal exposure to toxoplasmosis in urban settings.
Authors
- Adrian B. Hehl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2110-4445)
- Chanya Kengradomkij
- Tawin Inpankaew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5982-4811)
- Ketsarin Kamyingkird (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3551-359X)
- Wissanuwat Chimnoi
Institutions
- Kasetsart University (TH)
- University of Zurich (CH)
- Institute of Parasitology (CZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Food and Waterborne Parasitology
- Published
- 2026-04-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fawpar.2026.e00339
- Primary Topic
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University