One way of becoming infected is accidentally swallowing the parasite
through contact with cat feces that contain Toxoplasma. This might happen by
Per the CDC..."More than 40 million people in the United States may be infected
with the Toxoplasma parasite. The Toxoplasma parasite can persist for long periods
of time in the bodies of humans (and other animals), possibly even for a lifetime."
" Of those who are infected however, very few have symptoms because a healthy person’s immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness. However, pregnant women
and individuals who have compromised immune systems should be cautious; for them, a Toxoplasma infection could cause serious health problems."
Global Health,
Division of Parasitic Diseases
Educational Portal to Oncologists
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