Apparently it make women nice and men impatient and mean.
2007-04-17 23:58:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
There is a parasite (not a virus) called Toxoplasma gondii that humans often "catch" from cats (well, cat faeces anyway)...
A recent Australian study has suggested a connection between Toxoplasma infection and altered sexual behaviour humans. But I wouldn't recommend putting cat poo in your lady's coffee... She is unlikely to get "nice".
2007-04-18 00:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by solver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of it but it would account for the behaviour of a couple of recent lady acquaintances who both have dogs and really need cats.
PS It is apparently a parasite, not a virus.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/parasite-makes-men-dumb-women-sexy/2006/12/26/1166895290973.html
2007-04-18 00:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by Clive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toxoplasmosis is caused by a single celled organism. It can cause cysts in the brain, which I don't suppose would make anyone nicer.
2007-04-18 01:00:28 · answer #3 · answered by Labsci 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, no ... wow.
you might be alluding to toxoplasma gondii. it is not a virus. it is a protozoa. and is typically only dangerous to pregnant women.
2007-04-21 18:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by jonatan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fur-ball
2007-04-18 00:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋