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Prevention


Toxoplasmosis can infect anyone.  You are most at risk of developing serious health problems from the parasite if:
  • You have HIV/AIDS
  • You are undergoing chemotherapy
  • You take steroids or other immunosuppressant drugs
  • You are pregnant – your baby is at risk for serious health problems

There are steps you can take to decrease your risk of becoming infected.
  • Do not eat raw or under-cooked meat and avoid raw cured meats.
  • Wash all produce thoroughly.
  • Wash all kitchen utensils and cutting boards after preparing raw meat or any produce.
  • Wear gloves when gardening or handling soil. Be particularly careful in areas with feral cat populations.
  • Do not drink unpasteurized milk.
  • Cover children’s sandboxes to keep cats and their fecal matter out.

If you have a cat and are in one of the high-risk categories (e.g., you are pregnant or HIV positive), you should:
  • Avoid handling cat litter – have someone else clean the litter box.
  • Avoid stray cats and kittens.
  • Keep your cat healthy by keeping your pet inside, up-to-date on vaccinations and not feeding it raw meat.​​
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