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Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an infection transmitted by a parasite (Toxoplasma gondii), which is found in the intestines of the cat or other animal species, but also in the earth. We can contract toxoplasmosis by changing the cat litter, gardening and raising her hands to their mouths, or by eating undercooked contaminated meat or vegetables in stained and unwashed. Toxoplasmosis is a mild disease characterized by the absence of symptoms or signs of simple flu. After initial infection, it is immune to life thanks to the presence of specific antibodies in the blood. Read the rest of this entry »