Results for tag: "Toxoplasmosis"

Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It is typically diagnosed through laboratory testing, such as serological tests, which detect the presence of antibodies in the blood. Other tests, such as PCR and antigen tests, can also be used to detect the presence of the parasite. Infectious disease testing for toxoplasmosis is used to diagnose the disease in individuals, as well as to monitor the effectiveness of treatment. Toxoplasmosis testing is used in a variety of settings, including clinical laboratories, hospitals, and research laboratories. It is also used in public health surveillance programs to monitor the prevalence of the disease in a population. Companies in the toxoplasmosis testing market include Abbott Laboratories, Bio-Rad Laboratories, DiaSorin, Hologic, and Roche Diagnostics. Show Less Read more