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One Health, many voices: advances and challenges in toxoplasmosis discussed at the VII Brazilian symposium and IV international symposium on toxoplasmosis.

Rafael M Mariante, Lilian M G Bahia-Oliveira, Rosalynd V R Moreira, Ana L Q C Aleixo, Juliana Q Reimão, Andressa F da Silva, Ericka V M Carellos, Fernanda F Evangelista, Maria R R Amendoeira, Cristina G Carvalheiro and 1 more

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Rafael M MarianteLaboratório de Biologia Estrutural, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. rafael.mariante@ioc.fiocruz.br.
Lilian M G Bahia-OliveiraInstituto de Ciências Médicas, Centro Multidisciplinar UFRJ-Macaé, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Macaé, Brazil.
Rosalynd V R MoreiraEscola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Ana L Q C AleixoInstituto Nacional de Infectologia Evandro Chagas, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Juliana Q ReimãoFaculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí, Jundiaí, Brazil.
Andressa F da SilvaLaboratório de Pesquisa em Apicomplexa, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Ericka V M CarellosUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Fernanda F EvangelistaUniversidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.
Maria R R AmendoeiraLaboratório de Protozoologia, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Cristina G CarvalheiroDepartamento de Puericultura e Pediatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
Renato A DaMattaLaboratório de Biologia Celular e Tecidual, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil. renato@uenf.br.

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Abstract

The VII Brazilian Symposium on Toxoplasmosis (SIMBRATOX) and the IV International Symposium on Toxoplasmosis (SINTOX) were held remotely from October 6 to 8, 2025, under the theme "Toxoplasmosis - Strengthening the Connection between Science and Society for Global Health." The meeting brought together researchers, health professionals, policymakers, and representatives of civil society from Brazil and abroad, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue grounded in One Health and Global Health perspectives. Scientific sessions and roundtables addressed key dimensions of toxoplasmosis, including human, animal, and environmental transmission pathways; advances in therapeutics and vaccine research; veterinary and epidemiological surveillance; and health education strategies for prevention. Clinical discussions focused on congenital, ocular, and immunocompromised-associated toxoplasmosis, while other sessions examined food- and waterborne transmission, environmental contamination, and emerging challenges linked to parasite diversity. Social and legal panels highlighted patient advocacy, equity, and access to public policies as integral components of disease control. This commentary summarizes the main themes, debates, and perspectives that emerged during the three-day meeting, positioning toxoplasmosis as a model for operationalizing One Health approaches in complex infectious diseases.

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EpidemiologyFoodborne transmissionGlobal healthOne healthPublic health surveillanceScience-society engagementTherapeutics and vaccinesToxoplasma gondiiToxoplasmosisWaterborne transmission

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