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Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by the single-celled parasite Toxoplasma gondii that affects both animals and humans, with cats being the main hosts. Infection in humans can occur through the consumption of contaminated meat or vegetables, contact with cat feces, from mother to child during pregnancy or via organ transplants and blood transfusions.
Many infected people show no symptoms, while others may develop flu-like symptoms. In immunocompromised people, the infection can have more serious consequences. Prevention measures include cooking meat thoroughly, washing fruit and vegetables and wearing gloves when gardening and handling cat feces, especially for pregnant women.
