2007-04-23 04:27:57 · 3 answers · asked by rpintek@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
None, as long as you keep them away from your food and drink and you are careful about hand washing, especially after handling their litter.
2007-04-23 07:35:53 · answer #1 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That depends on the state of your immune system.
My experiences with toxoplasmosis surveillance generally concur with what is said in the literature: pregnant women and people with severely suppressed immune systems are the ones most likely to experience acute toxo infection.
If you have had cats for years and years, then it is likely that your immune ysstem has dealt with it and cleared it out. On a toxo screen, you could test positive for previous exposure (many people do, and it's no big deal). But if you haven't had any neurological symptoms (lethargy, dizziness, headaches) or if you haven't had any notable lesions in your eyes, I highly doubt anyone you diagnose you with an acute infection requiring treatment.
Of course, if you do have immune system issues later (from advanced HIV infection or you decide to get pregnant assuming you're female), there is a chance that you could get sick with toxoplasmosis.
2007-04-23 12:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by Gumdrop Girl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
*have a look at this web site it should help you with your question.
Toxoplasma Toxoplamosis: people, farm animals, pigs, swine
Overview of Toxoplasmosis in people and animals - Toxoplasma Disease Risks, control of infection risk and Preventive measures - cats, pets, farm animal livestock.
www.pighealth.com/toxoplasma.htm
2007-04-26 17:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by fushia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋