4. CONCLUSION
Herein, we describe the pathologic, IHC and genotyping features of
toxoplasmosis in a free-ranging hairy dwarf porcupine. To the best of
our knowledge, this is the first report describing the molecular,
immunohistochemical, and pathological features of this condition in
neotropical porcupines, including the report of a new genotype. It
reinforces the importance of wildlife surveillance to detect zoonotic
diseases, especially in urban areas.