High frequency of DNA detection of <i>toxoplasma gondii</i> and zoonotic <i>Sarcocystis</i> spp. in ready-to-eat meat products purchased in Switzerland.

ABSTRACT: Toxoplasma gondii and Sarcocystis spp. are globally distributed, intracellular, cyst-forming coccidian parasites that infect a wide range of animal species, and humans. These protozoan parasites have indirect life cycles and can be transmitted to hosts through food sources, such as infected meat. Resulting infections may pose serious health risks, especially for immunocompromised individuals and developing foetuses. While their prevalence in Switzerland has been studied serologically and molecularly in live animals or after necropsy or slaughter, there are no studies on ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products. This study aimed to assess the presence of these parasites in RTE meat products sourced from Swiss supermarkets, retail stores and local butcher shops. A total of 201 RTE meat

SUBMITTER: Medici Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12663679 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature