Which animal is the host for the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii?
a. Cattle c. Sheep
b. Pigs d. Cats
D
Toxoplasmosis is caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, with both farm animals, especially cattle, pigs, and sheep, and domestic cats playing an important role in the life cycle of the Toxoplasma organism. Cats are the usual host for the protozoan, and the infective oocytes are passed in feces and subsequently ingested by grazing farm animals.
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