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Toxoplasmosis
An infection caused by the parasite toxoplasma gondii. It is found in various animals and birds, but the primary hosts of the parasite are cats.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What is Toxoplasmosis?
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Is toxoplasmosis airborne?
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How common is toxoplasmosis?
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How can I get Toxoplasmosis?
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How do people catch toxoplasmosis?
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Is Toxoplasmosis testing complicated?
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Is there a rash related to toxoplasmosis?
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Can I die from toxoplasmosis if I ignore it?
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Are children more susceptible to toxoplasmosis?
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What is toxoplasmosis and how can it be treated?
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If I catch toxoplasmosis, am I infected for life?
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What are the symptoms of exposure to toxoplasmosis?
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What are the odds of a human getting toxoplasmosis?
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Can a man get infected with toxoplasmosis from his cat?
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In what way you can determine if a baby has toxoplasmosis?
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Can toxoplasmosis be found in other animals or only in cats?
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A 39-year old asked:
Is there a chance i got toxoplasmosis from a ball park frank?
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A 28-year old asked:
If I get Toxoplasmosis, will it definitely have an impact on my baby?
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A 20-year old asked:
Are there medical treatments to remove toxoplasmosis infection from my body?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is my risk of getting toxoplasmosis higher from my indoor cat or my outdoor gardening?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I have Toxoplasmosis, do i need to take medicine to treat it all the time or just when it returns. Any advice ?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Is it possible for humans to get toxoplasmosis from pet birds? (not eating) Or at least from other animals besides cats? Any reported cases?
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Is toxoplasmosis curable?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Is it bad for my baby if I got toxoplasmosis only a week before conception?
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Can you reverse the effects of toxoplasmosis on a child if they are born with it?
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What amount of exposure to toxoplasmosis can cause the developing fetus to damage?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Are toxoplasmosis and iritis linked? If u have toxoplasmosis, are u risk for iritis??
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A 29-year old female asked:
If i got toxoplasmosis when I was 6 mnths pregn, can my baby be ok? if not, can i still take medication so my baby is ok? now Im 7 months pregn
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A 35-year old asked:
Ate raw oysters and got sick, is this toxoplasmosis?
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How does toxoplasmosis affect people with a normal immune system?
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