Assessment of the relative role of meat of domestic pigs, sheep, cattle, wild boars and moose for the exposure of humans to Toxoplasma gondii (original) (raw)

This study investigates the role of meat consumption from domestic pigs, sheep, cattle, wild boars, and moose in human exposure to Toxoplasma gondii within the Nordic-Baltic region. Using a systematic review and meta-analysis, the research estimates seroprevalence rates of the parasite in these animal species and develops a comparative exposure assessment framework to quantify the risks associated with various meat products across different age groups in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. The findings aim to clarify how variations in meat consumption and prevalence can contribute to differences in human seroprevalence of T. gondii.