Can Cats Cause Toxemia?

Toxoplasmosis (tok-so-plaz-MOE-sis) is a disease that results from infection with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, one of the world's most common parasites. Infection usually occurs by eating undercooked contaminated meat, exposure from infected cat feces, or mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy.

What diseases can humans get from cats?

Diseases associated with cats
  • Cat scratch disease.
  • Roundworms.
  • Toxoplasmosis.
  • Rabies.
  • Campylobacteriosis.
  • Salmonellosis.
  • Cryptosporidiosis.
  • Giardiasis.

Can cats cause toxoplasmosis?

Cats play an important role in the spread of toxoplasmosis. Cats play an important role in the spread of toxoplasmosis. They become infected by eating infected rodents, birds, or other small animals.

Elena Rostova

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