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by eating cyst-contaminated raw or undercooked meat, vegetables, or milk products. Humans can also become infected when they come into contact with the T. gondii eggs while cleaning a cat's litterbox, gardening, or playing in a sandbox

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What parasite is most commonly transmitted from pets to humans from feces?

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How common is toxoplasmosis?

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What does toxoplasmosis do?

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