61. Toxoplasmosis The most important step you can take to avoid toxoplasmosis is to avoid eatingrare or undercooked meat this remains the primary route of human exposure. http://ehs.ucdavis.edu/animal/health/toxoplasma.html

Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite that can infect many animals, including man. It belongs to a larger group of parasites that are collectively called "coccidia". Toxoplasma occurs worldwide - an estimated 30% of all human beings have been infected by T. gondii at some point in their lives. Most infections are silent and have no ill effect on the patient. Occasionally, T. gondii infections can be devastating. If a woman who has not previously been infected with T. gondii becomes infected while she is pregnant, there is a significant chance that the organism will produce severe neurological damage in the developing fetus. T. gondii is also a special risk in the case of individuals that may have weakened immune systems, such as individuals receiving cancer or transplant therapy or individuals that are positive for HIV. T. gondii is a protozoan parasite that passes one stage of it's life cycle in the gut of cats, and another stage of it's life cycle in the tissues of other animals. Humans can be infected by both phases. Oocysts are produced in the gut of cats that have recently eaten an infected prey animal, such as a mouse.

62. Toxoplasmosis.html Translate this page toxoplasmosis. La incidencia y socioculturales. En Francia se reportauna incidencia de toxoplasmosis congénita de 1 4000 partos. http://escuela.med.puc.cl/paginas/Departamentos/Obstetricia/AltoRiesgo/toxoplasm

TOXOPLASMOSIS MANIFESTACIONES CLINICAS DE TOXOPLASMOSIS CONGENITA COMPLICACIONES DEL EMBARAZO: mortalidad parto prematuro retardo del crecimiento intrauterino PRESENTES AL NACER: coriorretinitis bajo peso nacimiento ictericia - hepatoesplenomegalia microcefalia, microftalmia calcificaciones intrauterina anemia, eosinofilia SECUELAS TARDIAS: coriorretinitis retardo desarrollo psicomotor trastornos de aprendizaje retardo mental sordera, estrabismo hidrocefalia TRATAMIENTO DE LA TOXOPLASMOSIS TRATAMIENTO DE EMBARAZADA CON INFECCION AGUDA: Espiromicina, 3 g diarios divididos en 4 dosis por 4 semanas. TRATAMIENTO DE INFECCION CONGENITA EN RECIEN NACIDO: LECTURAS SELECCIONADAS Desmonts G et al: Congenital toxoplasmosis: A prospective study of 378 pregnancies. N Engl J Med 1974; 290: 1110 Sever JL: Toxoplasmosis. En: Management of High Risk Pregnancy. Ed. JT Queenan. 2nd ed. 1985; Cap. 39 pg: 413 Al Indice A la Escuela de Medicina

63. What Is Toxoplasmosis? toxoplasmosis is an infection that comes from parasites found in animalfeces or undercooked meat. Pregnant occur. What is toxoplasmosis? http://co.essortment.com/toxoplasmosis_revu.htm

What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is an infection that comes from parasites found in animal feces or undercooked meat. Many people can come into contact with toxoplasmosis and no serious side effects will occur, in fact they won't even know they were in contact with it. But, pregnant women and those with a poor immune system should be aware that serious complications may occur if they come into contact with toxoplasmosis. Also, the general population may become quite ill depending on their individual system. Toxoplasmosis is caused by an intracellular parasite called toxoplasma gondii. It affects approximately one third of the population and causes minor illness in most people. It is most commonly contracted by eating undercooked contaminated meat. Some people will carry the parasite in their intestines and not have any symptoms or problems, others won’t be so lucky. bodyOffer(27174) People infected with the AIDS virus have an unstable immune system and may have severe complications if they contract toxoplasmosis. Encephalitis, swelling and infection of the brain, is the most common with AIDS patients. The patient will experience fever, headaches, neurological abnormalities, and seizures. If a pregnant women contracts a toxoplasmosis infection the effects to the unborn baby can be catastrophic. The toxoplasmosis parasite may go through the placenta and infect the fetus. If the infection occurs early in the pregnancy a miscarriage can occur or malformation of the fetus. If the mother gets toxoplasmosis later in the pregnancy severe nervous system damage can occur to the unborn child or the baby may be stillborn. The baby could also be born blind or nearly blind.

64. Toxoplasmosis toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. Manis infected by eating raw meat or insufficiently washed vegetables. http://www.pasteur.be/toxuk.htm

Pasteur Instituut van Brussel - Engelandstraat, 642 - B1180 Brussel Institut Pasteur de Bruxelles - rue Engeland, 642 - B1180 Bruxelles Tel: 32-(0) 2-373.31.11 - Fax: 32-(0) 2-373.32.82 Search Zoeken Chercher Staff : R. VANHOOF Tel: 32-(0)2-373.32.61 Fax: 32-(0)2-373.32.78 Scientific publications Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. Man is infected by eating raw meat or insufficiently washed vegetables. Contamination during pregnancy can lead to serious anomalies in the newborn . Moreover, in immunodeficient patients (e.g. in AIDS) an old infection can flare up. A reliable diagnosis is extremely important for the treatment. The parasitical infection can be proven by demonstration of the antibodies in the serum or the isolation of the parasite in tissue. Other laboratories in Belgium are making an appeal on ours as we have the sole laboratory in the country in which reference techniques are being used, such as the isolation of the parasite in tissues of patient by inoculating laboratory animals as well as the diagnostic serology based on the use of live parasites. Beside our reference centre activities our laboratory also participates in research projects in the field of toxoplasmosis immunology. A current project concerns the identification and characterization of Fc receptors on the parasite's surface. This approach may lead to a better understanding of the parasite / host interaction.

65. Toxoplasmosis Information At IVIllage.com you are here iVillage.com health infectious diseases toxoplasmosis. toxoplasmosis, articleson toxoplasmosis. Pregnant Woman's Cat Has toxoplasmosis. http://www.ivillage.com/topics/health/0,,295915,00.html

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66. Facts: Toxoplasmosis toxoplasmosis Reducing the risk to humans and your cat An extremely common sourceof concern, anxiety and confusion among cat caretakers, especially in http://www.idausa.org/facts/toxoplasmic.html

Toxoplasmosis: Reducing the risk to humans and your cat An extremely common source of concern, anxiety and confusion among cat caretakers, especially in families with expectant mothers, is a disease known as Toxoplasmosis. The following is an attempt to describe this disease and its transmission, and in so doing hopefully allay unnecessary fears and the needless euthanasia of household cats due to misinformation and paranoia. Toxoplasma gondii is an organism whose only definitive hosts (i.e. the only species in which Toxoplasma can reproduce) are members of the cat family. Basically, the organism can produce oocysts in the cat, which are passed through the feces of infected cats for only a two-week period. If the environmental conditions are just right, these oocyts may survive and linger as a source of infection in soil or litter for about two years. If another animal or person ingests these oocysts while they are still infective, the transmission of Toxoplasmosis occurs. The organism cannot reproduce within any other animal besides the cat. In other animals and in humans, the organisms migrate to various organs (heart, brain, muscle, lymph nodes) and remain there in an inactive state. The only way for transmission of the organism in this state to occur is through the ingestion of the infected animal. This is, in fact, the most common way for Toxoplasmosis to be transmitted. The frequency and risk of human infection are most likely associated with ingestion of infected meat, not exposure to cats. It must be emphasized that although the possibility of transmission from humans to cats exists, there has never been a documented case of prenatal Toxoplasmosis infection in a human caused by a cat.

67. CONGENITAL TOXOPLASMOSIS CONGENITAL toxoplasmosis. DEFINITION CLINICAL FEATURES 70% of infants with congenitaltoxoplasmosis infection are asymptomatic; 30% of infants are symptomatic. http://www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/CONGEN14.HTM

Pediatric Database (PEDBASE) Discipline: ID Last Updated: 5/02/94 CONGENITAL TOXOPLASMOSIS DEFINITION: A contagious infectious disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii with ocular, central nervous system (CNS), and systemic manifestations. EPIDEMIOLOGY: incidence: 0.3-1/1000 live births age of onset: newborn risk factors: exposure to toxoplasma gondii PATHOGENESIS: 1. Routes of Transmission 1. Neonatal (in utero) 1. Primary Maternal Infection the rate of transmission* is directly related to the gestational age at the time of infection while the degree of fetal damage has an inverse relationship: 1st trimester - 17% - spontaneous abortion 2nd trimester - 25% - spontaneous abortion or severe disease 3rd trimester - 65% - subclinical disease acquired by the ingestion of raw or undercooked meat (pigs, cattle), or of infectious oocysts in feces (cats, birds) 2. Recurrent Maternal Infection maternal immunity appears to protect against intrauterine transmission of this parasite and thus congenital toxoplasmosis occurs only when the infection is acquired during gestation (primary parasitemia) true except in women who are immunocomprimised (i.e., AIDS)

68. Toxoplasmosis Fact Sheet toxoplasmosis Fact Sheet. PDF Version for this Fact Sheet. toxoplasmosisis an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. http://edcp.org/html/toxoplas.html

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69. SBRI: Toxoplasmosis toxoplasmosis. Impact. toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection foundthroughout the world. It is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma http://www.sbri.org/mission/disease/toxoplasmosis.asp

Toxoplasmosis Home About SBRI Infectious Diseases African Sleeping Sickness ... Workshop Impact Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection found throughout the world. It is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii which is commonly carried by cats and other animals. People can become infected by eating raw or partly cooked meat, or by touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces. More than 60 million people in the United States are infected with toxoplasmosis but very few have symptoms because the immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness. People with immune system problems (i.e. AIDS or cancer patients) may develop severe toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasma gondii is related to the parasite that causes malaria , and is sometimes used as a model for studies relevant to both parasites. If a women first becomes infected during pregnancy, the fetus is at risk for abnormalities in brain development or miscarriage. Symptoms Symptoms of acute toxoplasmosis are flu-like: swollen lymph glands, muscle aches and pains that, if noticed at all, last for a few days to several weeks. In immunocompromised patients, toxoplasmosis can cause brain infection and can be fatal.

70. Toxoplasmosis CERHR toxoplasmosis (5/29/02). Overview. toxoplasmosis is an infectioncaused by a parasite. If a pregnant woman contracts toxoplasmosis http://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/genpub/topics/toxoplasmosis2-ccae.html

home about CERHR CERHR chemicals nominate ... contact us CERHR: Toxoplasmosis Overview Description of Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy Toxoplasmosis Prevention ... Contacts for Additional Information Overview Description of Toxoplasmosis According to the Organization of Teratology Information Services ( OTIS, 1997 ), "Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii . You can get it by eating undercooked, infected meat, or handling soil or cat feces that contain the parasite. Swelling of the lymph nodes or a mononucleosis-type (fever, fatigue, and sore throat) illness may be seen. Most adults have no symptoms. In most cases, once you have gotten toxoplasmosis, you cannot get it again." The March of Dimes ( MOD 2001 ) has stated that, "Cats often become infected when they eat an infected rodent or bird. The parasite reproduces in the cat's intestine, and a form of the parasite ends up in the cat's litter box, sand or soil. This form of the parasite becomes infectious within days, and is resistant to most disinfectants. Under certain temperature and humidity conditions, the parasite may live in soil for more than a year. Infected cats usually appear healthy." Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy If a woman contracts toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, there is a possibility that her unborn child will be infected. Unborn children of women who have contracted toxoplasmosis prior to pregnancy are usually not at risk. According to OTIS (

71. Toxoplasmosis (Mayo 2001) Translate this page Urgencias en pequeños animales ¿Qué hacer? toxoplasmosis. Consejos para nuestroperro o gato. toxoplasmosis por Dr. Félix Vallejo López ¡ Escríbeme ! http://www.arturosoria.com/happyanimal/art/toxoplasmosis.asp

Versión texto Arturo Soria España, Lunes 31 de Marzo de 2003 Otros artículos ¿Nuestros perros tambien pueden tener catarro? Perros potencialmente peligrosos: Normativa Urgencias en pequeños animales: ¿Qué hacer? Toxoplasmosis ... Portada del mes Suscríbete y recibe cada dos meses los titulares de los nuevos artículos de éste y otros consultorios de ArturoSoria.com Algunos ejemplos Lee algunos boletines atrasados aquí Cancelar tu suscripción Envíanos un e-mail a borrame@arturosoria.com Toxoplasmosis por Dr. Félix Vallejo López ¡ Escríbeme ! Dr. Félix Vallejo López es el Director Veterinario y Cirujano Jefe de la clínica Happy Animal (Zona Arturo Soria, calle General Aranaz). ¿Te gustan los animales? Tu clínica veterinaria en Arturo Soria... y muy pronto el nuevo HOSPITAL VETERINARIO. Busca en ArturoSoria.com Página 1 DOCTOR ESTOY EMBARAZADA Y TENGO GATOS , PUEDO CONTAGIARME CON LA TOXOPLASMOSIS: ¿SI O NO? Con esta pregunta tan radical comienzan muchas de nuestras consultas, cuando abordamos este tema o mejor dicho al escucharla nos damos cuenta cuál es la preocupación de nuestra interlocutora, en algunos casos la pregunta es otra "Mire, el medico me ha dicho que soy negativa a toxoplasma, y que puedo contagiarme de mi propio gato". El drama familiar está servido "micifu", "tobias" o "jonas" nuestro gatito, nuestro fiel compañero parece ser que puede llevar un ALIEN dentro que nos arruine la vida.

72. AIDS Fact Sheet: Toxoplasmosis A nontechnical fact sheet on toxoplasmosis, an opportunisticinfection related to HIV disease. toxoplasmosis. http://www.aids.org/FactSheets/517-toxo.html

Educating - Raising Awareness - Building Community Donate Online Now Information Fact Sheets Toxoplasmosis WHAT IS TOXOPLASMOSIS? HOW IS TOXO TREATED? HOW DO I CHOOSE A TREATMENT FOR TOXO? CAN TOXO BE PREVENTED? ... THE BOTTOM LINE WHAT IS TOXOPLASMOSIS? Toxoplasmosis (toxo) is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. A protozoa is a single-celled animal. A parasite lives inside another living organism (the host) and takes all of its nutrients from the host. The toxo parasite is very common in cat feces, raw meat, raw vegetables, and the soil. It can get into your body when you breathe in dust.Up to 50% of the population is infected with toxo. A healthy immune system will keep toxo from causing any disease. It does not seem to spread from person to person. The most common illness caused by toxo is an infection of the brain (encephalitis).Toxo can also infect other parts of the body. Toxo can lead to coma and death. The risk of toxo is highest when your T-cell (CD4+) counts are below 100. The first signs of toxo include fever, confusion, headache, disorientation, personality changes, tremor, and seizures. Toxo is usually diagnosed by testing for antibodies to toxoplasma gondii.

73. BabyCentre | Toxoplasmosis toxoplasmosis. This article was written with the help of Tommy's, thebaby charity. • Why it. What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis? http://www.babycentre.co.uk/refcap/1461.html

var ACM; Site Index Features Baby Namer Search for the perfect name by sex, ethnic origin, or number of syllables! Pregnancy Calendar Baby Calendar Interactive Tools Sound Advice Expert answers to your questions. Birth Announcements Free BabyCentre Newsletter! Up-to-date parenting news Home Pregnancy Mum's physical health: pregnancy Toxoplasmosis This article was written with the help of Tommy's, the baby charity Why should I avoid emptying the cat's litter tray while I'm pregnant? What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis? I'm still worried. What can I do to make sure I don't have it? ... Related Topics Why should I avoid emptying the cat's litter tray while I'm pregnant? Cat faeces can carry a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, an infection that isn't serious for you, but might be dangerous for your developing baby. Eating raw or undercooked meat is actually the most common source of this infection, but cat faeces can also pose a possible risk. What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis? In adults, the symptoms are usually fairly mild and may include swollen lymph glands in the neck, headaches, muscular aches, fatigue, and general flu-like symptoms. They usually appear about two to three weeks after you've been exposed to the infection. However, some infected adults have no symptoms at all. For a baby in the womb, the effects of toxoplasmosis vary according to when in pregnancy the infection is caught. The earlier in pregnancy a baby is infected, the worse the damage may be. An infection can lead to the baby being

74. Toxoplasmosis - Mascotia.com Translate this page La toxoplasmosis es una enfermedad parasitaria que afecta a los felinos, es un parásitounicelular llamado Toxoplasma gondii, con amplia distribución mundial http://www.mascotia.com/gatos/enfermedades/toxoplasmosis.php

Gatos Enfermedades internet mascotia Atención: su explorador (browser) no ha podido ser detectado, por favor, si tiene inconvenientes para visualizar correctamente el sitio de mascotia.com cambie el formato que se indica en el pie de página Gatos La proteina La cebolla es toxica para el gato Plan de vacunacion Ansiedad y stress ... Oriental pelo corto Toxoplasmosis La toxoplasmosis es una enfermedad En el gato la única forma de contraer la enfermedad es ingiriendo carne cruda o mediante la predación en la caza de ratones, lauchas, pájaros, etc. Si bien es cierto que los felinos son sus reservorios naturales, controlar al gato por "peligroso" es una idea limitada o parcializada sobre el tema, ya que los humanos se contagian por muchas otras vías. El mecanismo de contagio no pasa por el contacto directo de un ser humano con su gato sino con la materia fecal que contenga "quistes" (ooquistes) y hayan permanecido durante 5 días en condiciones apropiadas para que "maduren" (esporulación). Toda mujer embarazada debe averiguar si tiene anticuerpos 7.- Evitar tomar agua no tratada

75. Toxoplasmosis toxoplasmosis is caused by a protozoan infection with the parasite Toxoplasmagondii, and is found in humans and many species of mammals and birds. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/toxoplasmosis.htm

The UK's leading independent health website Search NetDoctor NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Medicines Examinations Health centres Cancer Children's health Depression Erectile dysfunction ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital NetDoctor on call Search Medline ... Text message services Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Toxoplasmosis Reviewed by Dr John Pillinger , GP What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is caused by a protozoan infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, and is found in humans and many species of mammals and birds. In humans the disease takes the following forms: congenital toxoplasmosis (passed from infected mother to unborn child) - this may have serious consequences. occular toxoplasmosis (also called retinochoroiditis, which usually results from congenital infection but some symptoms may not occur until age 20 to 40). acute toxoplasmosis in an otherwise healthy person. acute toxoplasmosis in an immunocompromised individual, eg person with

76. The Contact A Family Directory - TOXOPLASMOSIS printer friendly, toxoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis is an infection whichis caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It can affect all http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/t30.html

printer friendly TOXOPLASMOSIS home more about us in your area conditions information ... how you can help search this site Toxoplasmosis is an infection which is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It can affect all warm blooded animals including humans, and is caught by eating anything infected or contaminated with the parasite such as raw or under cooked meat, food contaminated with infected cat faeces or the soil where cats mess, and unpasteurised goat's milk. In healthy adults and children infection may cause a mild flu-like illness and only occasionally causes debilitating symptoms similar to glandular fever. The infection can cause serious health problems for anyone with suppressed or damaged immunity, for example people on immune suppressing drugs or people with AIDS. Toxoplasmosis is one of a small group of infections which can transmit to the fetus if caught for the first time during pregnancy. The risk of transmission and the degree of damage done depend on when in pregnancy the woman catches the infection. If it is caught in the first trimester, the damage may be very severe as the fetus is so vulnerable, however it is less likely to transmit at this stage of pregnancy. Later on in pregnancy the damage is less severe, but the infection is more likely to transmit and cause congenital infection. Severe damage includes hydrocephalus (excess fluid on the brain), calcifications of the brain tissue that can lead to developmental delay and epilepsy, and damage to the retina of one or both eyes called retinochoroiditis. The majority of people with congenital toxoplasmosis have impaired sight in one or both eyes. The more severe damage to the brain is rare.

77. Pregnancy Conditions Toxoplasmosis, Chicken Pox, Fifth Disease Can toxoplasmosis, Chicken Pox, and Fifth Disease be dangerous illnesses duringpregnancy. toxoplasmosis, Chicken Pox and Fifth Disease in Pregnancy. http://www.surebaby.com/page18.html

Toxoplasmosis, Chicken Pox and Fifth Disease in Pregnancy Of the month New Contest June! Dangerous Illnesses in Pregnancy Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by parasites from uncooked meat or from contact with the feces of a cat. It can be a serious condition for a pregnant woman. Because the symptoms resemble the flu, it is hard to diagnose. A blood test is available to determine if toxoplasmosis is present. Chicken Pox When a pregnant woman becomes infected with the Chicken Pox virus, she and her baby are at risk. It can develop into pneumonia for the mother. Her baby can be at risk for birth defects such as defects of muscle, bones, malformed or paralized limbs, a smaller than normal head, blindness, seizures or mental retardation. If a pregnant woman comes in contact with someone who has Chicken Pox, she should call her doctor immediately. An injection may be needed to keep her and her baby safe. If a pregnant woman has had Chicken Pox previous to pregnancy there should be no concern for mother or baby.

78. Toxoplasmosis In Cats And Man The Feline Advisory Bureau defines feline lower urinary tract disease and describes symptoms to look Category Health Animal Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease......toxoplasmosis in cats and man. Publication by charity devoted to the healthand welfare of cats. Information Sheets. toxoplasmosis in cats and man. http://www.fabcats.org/is47.html

The Feline Advisory Bureau Information Sheets Toxoplasmosis in cats and man Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular coccidian parasite and is one of the most common parasitic diseases of animals and man. The definitive hosts for the parasite (the only animals in which the organism reproduces sexually) are members of the Felidae family (mainly domestic cats). T gondii is of primary importance since the range of intermediate hosts which can become infected encompasses virtually all warm-blooded animals, including man. Although infection with T gondii is extremely common, it is rarely a cause of significant disease in any species. Life cycle The life cycle of T gondii has been reviewed extensively. Cats usually become infected with T gondii by ingestion of encysted organisms present in the tissues of a chronically infected intermediate host (see below). The cyst wall is digested by the cat, releasing infectious organisms into the intestinal lumen. The organisms penetrate through the intestinal wall and replicate throughout the body as rapidly dividing tachyzoites (extra-intestinal cycle). Simultaneously, the organisms invade and replicate within the intestinal epithelial cells (entero-epithelial cycle). This entero-epithelial cycle culminates in sexual reproduction and the formation of oocysts (eggs) which are excreted in the faeces. As the cat develops an immune response, oocyst shedding is halted, and the development of tachyzoites is also arrested with the resultant formation of bradyzoites (slowly replicating forms of the organism) contained within tissue cysts. Tissue cysts are present in a variety of sites throughout the body of chronically infected animals, each cyst containing large numbers of bradyzoites.

79. Community Health Services .::Toxoplasmosis::. Home Health Information Communicable Diseases toxoplasmosis toxoplasmosis.This page was reviewed or revised on Thursday, February 27, 2003. http://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/communicable/toxoplasmosis.asp

About Us Media Releases Advisories Health Information ... Home County of Lambton Community Health Services Department 160 Exmouth St. Point Edward, ON, Canada phone: (519) 383-8331 fax: (519) 383-7092 toll free: 1-800-667-1839 email: chsd@county-lambton.on.ca Forest Office 59 King Street West Forest, ON, Canada phone: (519) 786-2148 fax: (519) 786-2149 Home Health Information Communicable Diseases Toxoplasmosis Chickenpox Cryptosporidium Fifth Disease Food Borne Illness Head Lice Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Legionellosis Measles Meningococcal Disease Mononucleosis Mumps Norwalk Virus Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Rubella (German Measles) Scarlet Fever STD Toxoplasmosis Tuberculosis Vancomycin Resistant Entercoccus Viral Meningitis Toxoplasmosis This page was reviewed or revised on Thursday, February 27, 2003. Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite (Toxoplasma gondii) found in uncooked meat. It is also found in the feces of cats who have eaten food infested with this parasite. Most people with the infection have no symptoms. Others, however, may have enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. Some people may present with fever, sore throat and rash, similar to infectious mononucleosis.

80. Healthy Pet | Pet Care Tips: Preventing The Spread Of Toxoplasmosis Pet Care Tips Preventing the Spread of toxoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis isan infectious disease found in some farm animals and household pets. http://www.healthypet.com/Library/petcare-12.html

Pet Care Tips: Preventing the Spread of Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease found in some farm animals and household pets. Cats are the a carrier of the disease and can transmit it to people through feces-especially when fecal material handled or allowed to sit until old and dry. The fecal matter is then either ingested or can become airborne and then is inhaled. Although cats can transmit the disease, they are not the major sources of infection to humans. People are more likely to pick up toxoplasmosis by handling or eating raw meat or not cleaning up thoroughly after handling the meat. Cats can get toxoplasmosis from eating raw meat or prey of animals such as mice. Therefore, cats who hunt stand a greater chance of being exposed or infected. In most cases, cats will show no signs of being infected. However, lethargy, loss of appetite, and fever may indicate early infection with the disease. People who have contracted toxoplasmosis may exhibit mild, flu-like symptoms. However, the problem is more serious for pregnant women or immunocompromised individuals. An unborn child of a woman infected during pregnancy may develop birth defects. Immunocompromised individuals developing toxoplasmosis usually have a reactivation of a previous infection. You can prevent the spread of toxoplasmosis by following these simple steps: Someone other than a pregnant woman or immunocompromised person should clean the litterbox every day. Daily cleaning is important since the feces of an infected cat become infectious after 36-48 hours.

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