Congenital toxoplasmosis appears to be more severe ... Universal screening and treatment during pregnancy is the most effective method to prevent Toxoplasma gondiicongenital infection and may ...

With cats and pregnancy risks, potential exposure to germs depends on the cat's habits and their environment. Cats who are outside and who hunt prey are at risk for carrying toxoplasmosis.

Over 40 million people in the U.S. are infected with toxoplasmosis. People and animals don’t usually show symptoms during or after infection, but those who are pregnant or have weakened immune ...

If you've handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis ...

In a European case-control study, Cook and colleagues evaluated the role of food and environmental factors in acute toxoplasmosis among pregnant women (see paper). Eating undercooked and cured meat ...

A study revealed that pregnant women who have direct contact with cats during pregnancy are twice as likely to contract toxoplasmosis.

Studies conducted in multiple countries have demonstrated the benefits of detecting and treating toxoplasmosis during pregnancy. The first randomized clinical trial assessing the efficacy and ...

Q: I am planning to become pregnant, and a friend says I should ... It sounds like your friend is referring to toxoplasmosis, nicknamed toxo, a disease caused by a one-celled protozoal parasite ...

Otago University researchers estimate 40,000 people are affected by ocular toxoplasmosis, but lack of funding is hampering efforts to develop new treatments.