Table 1 Distribution of water samples positive for T. Gondii according to conventional PCR, real-time PCR & real-time LAMP.

From: First report of molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of Toxoplasma Gondii in soil, water and vegetables from Chandigarh city, India

City/country

Water sample collection areas

No. of Toxoplasma gondii positive samples

Chandigarh/India

Dhanas

Tubewell, Drinking Water (Public Park), Pond (Cattle bathing area, Near Gurudwara), Drinking Water (H.No. 1614)

3 and 1 (only with Real-Time PCR and LAMP)

Kaimwala

Tubewell (Part 13), Govt. School, Pond 2

3

Drinking water, Sector 15

1 (only with Real-Time PCR and LAMP)

Sector 42

Govt. Model School 42B, Drinking water samadhi canteen, Gurudwara drinking water 42B

3

Sector 45

House No. 2326, 45 C, House no. 2339 drinking water

2

Model school drinking water, Sector 35 D

1 (only with Real-Time PCR and LAMP)

Drinking water, Sector 26, Bapu dham colony, Houses

2

Public park, Industrial Area

1

Tap water, Hospital, PGIMER

1

Total

 

18