Toxoplasmosis in military personnel involved in jungle operations

► We compare prevalence of toxoplasmosis in 500 jungle soldiers with 501 soldiers in Bogotá. ► ELISA and real time PCR assays were used. ► Prevalence was 80% in jungle soldiers vs. 45% in urban soldiers. ► Drink of un-boiled natural water was significantly associated to a higher prevalence. ► Soldiers before to go in jungle should receive personnel filters to purify his water.