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1. www.vet.cornell.edu › toxoplasmosis-catsToxoplasmosis in Cats | Cornell University College of ...

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   Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the single-celled parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). It is one of the most common parasitic diseases and infects nearly all warm-blooded animals, including pets and humans. Although cats are a necessary part of the life cycle of T. gondii, the parasite rarely causes clinical disease in them.

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3. vcahospitals.com › know-your-pet › toxoplasmosisToxoplasmosis | VCA Animal Hospital | VCA Animal Hospitals

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   After infection, the Toxoplasma organism reproduces in the cat's intestinal tract. The replication in the intestinal tract results in the shedding oocysts (a form of eggs) in the feces. Cats are the only definitive hosts for T. gondii, which means that the organism can only produce oocysts when infecting a cat.

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   Aetiology and Seroprevalence. Toxoplasmosis is caused by the intracellular coccidian Toxoplasma gondii. Infection occurs after ingestion of bradyzoite cysts in the tissues of intermediate vertebrate hosts resulting in patent infections in 97% of naïve cats. Ingestion of sporulated oocysts in contaminated food or water results in patent ...

5. www.merckvetmanual.com › cat-owners › disordersToxoplasmosis in Cats - Cat Owners - Merck Veterinary Manual

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   Wild and domestic felines (members of the cat family) are the only definitive hosts of the parasite. Infected cats can transmit the disease to humans and other animals. There are 3 infectious stages of Toxoplasma gondii: tachyzoites (rapidly multiplying form), bradyzoites (tissue cyst form), and sporozoites (in oocysts, its immature form). The ...

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   Do all cats carry toxoplasmosis?

   • It is unlikely that you would be exposed to the parasite by touching an infected cat because cats usually do not carry the parasite on their fur. In addition, cats kept indoors (that do not hunt prey or are not fed raw meat) are not likely to be infected with Toxoplasma.

   Toxoplasmosis: An Important Message for Cat Owners

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   Is toxoplasmosis contagious between cats?

   • Toxoplasmosis sounds scary… and it can be scary because it is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be passed from cat to person, and it’s especially dangerous for pregnant women. This disease is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite is transmitted through cysts which are often ingested.

   Toxoplasmosis | Pets & Parasites: The Pet Owner's Parasite Resource

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   Can you get toxoplasmosis from a cat?

   • Can humans get toxoplasmosis from cats? Yes, it’s possible for you to get the infection from a cat because cats are the only animal carriers who secrete the infection through their feces. Can toxoplasmosis be treated? Toxoplasmosis can be treated, but the most healthy body will naturally recover without any treatment needed. In fact, a lot of ...

   How Do Cats Get Toxoplasmosis (AND What You Need to Know!)

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   Do indoor cats have toxoplasmosis?

   • In addition, cats kept indoors (that do not hunt prey or are not fed raw meat) are not likely to be infected with Toxoplasma. But, if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or have a weakened immune system, it is important to protect yourself from infection. Can toxoplasmosis be treated? Yes. There is treatment for toxoplasmosis.

   CDC - Toxoplasmosis: An Important Message for Cat Owners

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7. www.webmd.com › pets › catsToxoplasmosis in Cats - WebMD

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   Mar 16, 2023 · Toxoplasmosis is a common infection from the microscopic parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It appears in many species of animals, but cats are the most common that transmit the parasite to humans. Over ...

8. www.hillspet.com › cat-care › healthcareToxoplasmosis in Cats: Facts, Symptoms & Transmission | Hill ...

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   Toxoplasmosis in cats is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasma is one of the most common parasites in cats and can infect nearly all warm-blooded animals. More than 60 million people in the U.S. are thought to be infected with Toxoplasma gondii, according to Cornell University's College of Veterinary ...

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10. www.dailypaws.com › cats-kittens › health-careToxoplasmosis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and ...

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    Aug 24, 2020 · What is Toxoplasmosis in Cats ? Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a combination of T. gondii and a suppressed immune system. "T. gondii is a type of single-celled parasite called a protozoa," explains Leah Cohn, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, a professor of small animal internal medicine at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbia, Mo.