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Handling litter boxes without proper hygiene.
Allowing cats on your bed, where fur or tiny traces of litter can transfer the parasite.
Touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your mouth or face.
Symptoms of Toxoplasmosis in Humans
Mild flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals (fatigue, muscle aches).
Severe complications in pregnant women, potentially affecting the unborn child.
Serious infections in immunocompromised people, affecting the brain, eyes, or other organs.
Tips for Safe Cat Ownership
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