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However, no statistically significant difference was noted between the seroprevalence of camel <jats:italic>T. gondii<\/jats:italic> and the peasant association, districts, age, and sex.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>This study revealed a significant prevalence of <jats:italic>Toxoplasma gondii<\/jats:italic> infection in camels, posing a potential public health risk in the study area. 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