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.