Zoonotic disease: Toxopiasmosis Flashcards

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What animals are affected by toxopiasmosis?

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  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Sheep
  • Goats
  • Cattle
  • Pigs
  • Poultry
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How is toxopiasmosis transmitted?

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  • Infection occurs when eating uncooked contaminated meat, exposure to cat faeces
  • Accidently ingesting of oocysts after cleaning a cat’s litter box
    -Casual direct contact
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