Toxoplasma gondii poses serious risks during pregnancy and to those with weakened immune systems, and Clinicians must ...

Toxoplasmosis stands as one of the most common parasitic infections in the world — in fact, you may even harbor the pervasive pathogen and not ever know it. "You can find this [parasite] anywhere — on ...

Q: My fiance and I adopted a cat, and his mother is insisting that we must give it back. She says you can get toxoplasmosis from having a cat in the house, and if I get pregnant, I’ll give it to the ...

Pregnancy often changes how you think about your surroundings, including your pets. Cats, especially, come under scrutiny because of a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, which can pose risks to your ...

Toxoplasmosis in cats is a widespread disease that can also be transmitted to humans. Pregnant women, in particular, should take precautions to avoid infection. Photo: Getty Images Toxoplasmosis is ...

Can pregnant women change cat litter? While the decision is completely up to the individual (and some people choose to), there’s a small risk of it having harmful effects on the pregnancy. Vet Dr ...

Dear Doctors: My fiance and I adopted a cat, and his mother is insisting that we must give it back. She says you can get toxoplasmosis from having a cat in the house, and if I get pregnant, I’ll give ...