First report of viable Toxoplasma gondii isolation from African lions (Panthera leo): Evidence for their status as intermediate hosts

Key Points

• Isolation of viable Toxoplasma gondii was confirmed from African lions.
• Genetic analysis indicates a significant relationship between the parasite and the lion population.
• Observational analysis involved the collection of samples from various sites in Africa.
• Findings suggest that African lions may play an important role in the transmission cycle of Toxoplasma gondii.