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Anyone can be infected by T. gondii, but usually only those individuals with weakened immune systems (immunocompromised) develop symptoms of the disease. For them, toxoplasmosis can be severe, debilitating, and fatal.
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What parasite is most commonly transmitted from pets to humans from feces?
TOXOPLASMOSIS A parasite most commonly transmitted from animals (pets) to humans by contact with contaminated faces.
What reading material is available on preventing congenital toxoplasmosis?
"Parasitology; Preventive Practices Eliminate the Risk for Congenital Toxoplasmosis." Health and Medicine Week May 3, 2004: 715.
What is the most serious consequence of toxoplasmosis present during early fetal development?
Toxoplasmosis can cause severe illness or death shortly after birth.
The most common form of encephalitis in AIDS patients is associated with what protozoan?
toxoplasmosis
How common is toxoplasmosis?
The incidence of toxoplasmosis in newborns is one in 1,000 live births.
When pregnant why are woman not able to get near cat litter boxes?
Cats are toxoplasmosis carriers and toxoplasmosis is dangerous for foetuses except if the mother has already had toxoplasmosis.
Can you catch toxoplasmosis from mouse feces in your home?
You can catch toxoplasmosis from mice feces in your home. Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease that pets can carry, especially cats.
What has the author Jacob Karl Frenkel written?
Jacob Karl Frenkel has written: 'Toxoplasmosis' -- subject(s): Toxoplasmosis, Brain, Diseases 'Toxoplasmosis; pathology of neonatal disease, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment' -- subject(s): Toxoplasmosis
What portion of the population is infected with toxoplasmosis?
Up to one-third of all people are infected with toxoplasmosis.
What are newborns with toxoplasmosis treated with?
Newborns with symptoms of toxoplasmosis are treated with pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine for one year.
What has the author Didier Hentsch written?
Didier Hentsch has written: 'Toxoplasmosis' -- subject(s): Toxoplasmosis
What is toxoplasmosis mold?
Actually I also did not know the meaning. But after searching a few minutes I got it, the answer is Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite infects most genera of warm-blooded animals.
