Thursday, October 7, 2010

Toxoplasmosis


Have you ever heard of Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by parasites that can be transmitted to humans through infected cats and their feces or consuming raw or undercooked meat. Congenital Toxoplasmosis is actually the most common type of ocular toxoplasmosis due to maternal infection while pregna...nt. Damage consists of bilateral retinal scars, often involving central vision, causing irreversible vision loss. Always be careful around cats, especially if you are pegnant or immunocompromised.
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