Signs and symptoms
... Most often, you won''t know that you''ve contracted toxoplasmosis, although some people may develop signs and symptoms similar to those of the flu or mononucleosis, such as: Body aches Swollen lymph n...

Causes
... T. gondii is a single-celled parasitic organism that can infect most animals and birds. But because it reproduces sexually only in cats, wild and domestic felines are the parasite''s ultimate host. T....

Risk factors
... Anyone can become infected with toxoplasmosis. The parasite is found throughout the world, although it''s less common at high altitudes and in regions with extreme temperatures. In most cases, if you ...

When to seek medical advice
... See your doctor if you develop any of the signs or symptoms of severe toxoplasmosis — confusion, seizures or serious eye infections — especially if you''re at high risk of the disease. If ...

Screening and diagnosis
... Most pregnant women in the United States aren''t routinely screened for toxoplasmosis, and only two states — New Hampshire and Connecticut — screen infants for the infection. Without speci...