Utilizing PCR to Test Oysters from the Humboldt Bay for Toxoplasma gondii

Presentation Year

2025

College or Department

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

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Toxoplasma gondii is an extremely ubiquitous parasite that can be found in most terrestrial species, with the potential to infect marine species as well. T. gondii has been found to encyst in bivalve species across the world, with some cases finding market oysters testing positive. This study tested 22 oysters, 11 from 2 different farms in the Humboldt Bay, for Toxoplasma gondii utilizing Polymerase Chain Reaction and Gel Electrophoresis.

Permission to Publish Work

Yes

Primary Contact: First Name

Porter

Primary Contact: Last Name

Ellis

Primary Contact: Email

pe25@humboldt.edu

Primary Contact: I am a

Undergraduate Student

Primary Contact: Phone Number

925-786-0852