What are the common causes for Toxoplasmosis gondii?
Studies show that the most common cause of Toxoplasmosis is ingestion of tissue cysts or T.gondii. The condition usually occurs when:
- You drink water infected with cat feces.
- You eat infected meat that is either raw or undercooked (especially pork, lamb, or venison).
- You ingest contaminated raw seafood.
- You accidentally ingest cat feces while cleaning the litter box or gardening in contaminated soil.
- You eat unwashed fruits and vegetables that have touched soil contaminated with cat feces.
- You consume contaminated unpasteurized dairy products.
- You come in contact with infected meat or touch surfaces or utensils contaminated by raw meat.