Definition of bacterium
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a single-cell parasite called Toxoplasma Gondi, one of the most common parasites in the world. The infection occurs mainly as a result of human contact with cats and cleaning of their droppings , Or eating raw meat, and may be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, and most of those infected with this disease do not show any symptoms, and it is worth noting that those who suffer from immune deficiency are the most at risk of infection, and Centers for Disease Control And prevention More than 60 million people in the United States are infected.
Symptoms of infection with cats
General symptoms
Most people with this virus have no symptoms at all, and some people may experience symptoms similar to flu symptoms that may last for a month or more, including:
- Swelling lymph nodes, especially in the neck area.
- a headache.
- High body temperature.
- Sore throat.
Symptoms when the immune system weakens
There are certain symptoms that appear on people who suffer from weak immune system when they become infected with cats, including:
- Severe head pain, confusion, and sometimes exposure to seizures or coma.
- Cough, high temperature and shortness of breath.
- Blurred vision and pain in the eye.
Treatment of cat bites
Most healthy people do not need to be treated for civet cats because they usually disappear within a few weeks. Pregnant women or people with low immunity may need to prescribe drugs to eliminate the parasite that causes the disease.
Prevention of Cats Germ
Cats can be prevented by:
- Wear gloves when cleaning the garden or soil.
- Do not eat raw meat.
- Wash and clean the cooking utensils well.
- Wash fruits, vegetables well.
- Do not drink unpasteurized milk.