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The AFU and Urban Legend Archive Animals toxoplasmosis
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The AFU and Urban Legend Archive Animals toxoplasmosis
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Date: Sat, 4 May 1996 17:53:50 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Ian A. York" <iayork@panix.com>
T. Cats can carry a parasite (toxoplasmosis) which is esp.dangerous to
fetuses.
Dutton GN.
Recent developments in the prevention and treatment of congenital
toxoplasmosis.
International Ophthalmology. 13(6):407-13, 1989
Abstract
The manifestations of congenital toxoplasmosis vary considerably in
degree, characteristics and time of onset. Options for prevention of the
disease include the appropriate disposal of cat litter and the avoidance
of ingestion of both contaminated food and undercooked meat by pregnant
women.
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