As toxoplasmosis is present in different forms, it can be contracted in different ways:
- Eating undercooked meat from an infected animal (pork and beef)
- Eating food contaminated by infected insects
- Contact with feces from infected animals (outdoor cats)
- Contact with infected materials or insects in soil (through gardening)
For this reason, women are encouraged to govern themselves slightly differently during pregnancy.
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If you own or care for cats, you should avoid changing the kitty-litter box. If you need to change the box, make sure to use a mask and gloves and discard them appropriately. FYI – the cat itself has a very low risk of passing toxoplasmosis to you – it is the feces that you should avoid.
When gardening, wear gloves, and wash your produce thoroughly before eating.
Lastly, when cooking, make sure you meat is always well-cooked. Steak should be well-done, never rare.