How to avoid and prevent the spread of toxoplasmosis
Surely if we name you the word toxoplasmosis Two other words or images come to mind: pregnancy and cats. In fact, it is very common to hear phrases such as that having cats and that a woman becomes pregnant should be removed because she or he will get toxoplasmosis. However, we are faced with a clear example of how an erroneous but widespread belief becomes synonymous with complete and absolute ignorance.
The toxoplasmosis It is characterized by being a infectious disease caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It is usually a mild illness, but it can get complicated until it becomes fatal, especially in cats and human fetuses.
The best way to know how to avoid infection by toxoplasmosis is to discover which are the main infection routes of this parasite:
- By oral contact with water, soil and infected vegetables (ie, by ingestion).
- Transfusion of blood or transplant of solid organs.
- Eat raw, undercooked or undercooked meat.
- By inadequate contact with infected cat feces (that is, if you touch the feces and then without realizing it, you put your hands to your mouth, which is more than unlikely if you keep basic hygiene guidelines).
Guidelines to avoid infection by toxoplasmosis
- Avoid consuming badly cooked meats.
- Wash your hands after handling raw meat.
- Remove the skin or wash the vegetables well before consuming them.
- Wash your hands thoroughly after being in contact with soil contaminated possibly with animal feces.
- If you have a garden or a garden, do the work with gloves.
- Clean and always wash the trays of the cats with hot water.
Basic guidelines to prevent the spread of toxoplasmosis in case of pregnancy
- Avoid cleaning cats' waste boxes.
- Avoid touching anything that may contain cat feces.
- Avoid touching insects exposed to cat feces, such as cockroaches or flies.
Image | toyohara This article is published for informational purposes only. It can not and should not replace the consultation with a Physician. We advise you to consult your Trusted Doctor. ThemesInfections
