toxoplasmosis

• Substantivo que designa a infecção causada pelo parasita Toxoplasma gondii, que pode ser transmitida ao ser humano por meio de gatos infectados, alimentos ou água contaminados, e que pode causar graves danos ao feto quando a mulher se infecta durante a gravidez.

A noun referring to an infection caused by a parasite that can be transmitted to humans from infected cats, which may cause serious harm to a fetus if contracted during pregnancy.

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   An infection caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, often transmitted from infected cats or undercooked meat, which can cause serious harm to a fetus if contracted during pregnancy.

   Infecção parasitária

   • Pregnant women are advised to avoid cleaning cat litter boxes to reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis.
   • Toxoplasmosis can be asymptomatic in healthy adults but dangerous for those with weakened immune systems.
   • The doctor explained that toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite found in cat feces.