SVIBOR - Project code: 3-03-457

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Project code: 3-03-457


TOXOPLASMOSIS: PREVALENCE, SERODIAGNOSIS, CONTROL


Main researcher: KUTIČIĆ, VIKTORIJA (76530)



Assistants
Type of research: applied
Duration from: 06/30/92. to 06/30/95.

Papers on project (total): 6
Papers on project quoted in Current Contents: 1
Institution name: Veterinarski fakultet, Zagreb (53)
Department/Institute: DEPARTMENT OF PARASITOLOGY AND PARASITIC DISEASES
Address: Heinzelova 55
City: 10000 - Zagreb, Croatia
Communication
Phone: 385 (0)1 2390 361
Fax: 385 (0)1 214 697
E-mail: KUTICIC a MAVEF.VEF.HR

Summary: The project includes the following studies: a) prevalence of the latent toxoplasmosis in edible tissues of domestic poultry, b) value of the Direct Agglutination Test for the diagnosis of human and animal toxoplasmosis, and c) effects of various physical and chemical methods on the viability of Toxoplasma gondii tissue cysts and oocysts.

Keywords: Toxoplasma, prevalence, serodiagnosis, control

Research goals: The purpose of these studies are: a) to asses the potential hazard for humans and animals of contracting toxoplasmosis by eating undercooked poultry tissues, b) to introduce the very simple Direct Agglutination Test in the diagnosis of human and animal toxoplasmosis, c) to determine a reliable method for killing tissue cysts inedible tissues and to kill oocysts in laboratory premises and yards.


COOPERATION - INSTITUTIONS


  1. Name of institution: Zavod za zaštitu zdravlja Republike Hrvatske
    Type of institution: University/Faculty
    Type of cooperation: Systematic exchange of information
    City: 10000 - Zagreb, Croatia

  2. Name of institution: HRVATSKA AKADEMIJA ZNANOSTI I UMJETNOSTI (HAZU)
    Type of institution: Other
    Type of cooperation: Systematic exchange of information
    City: 10000 - Zagreb, Croatia

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