Am i at risk for developing toxoplasmosis?!
Question: Am i at risk for developing toxoplasmosis!?
i own a cat and volunteer at a cat shelter on the weekends!. at the cat shelter, we sometimes wash dirty cat litter boxes and disinfect them!. we dont wear gloves!. after doing this, i wash my hands really, really well and use lots of hand sanitizer!. will this kill any toxoplasmosis that may be present!? do all cats have toxoplasma in their feces at all times!? my cat is an indoor cat!.!.!.!.is it possible that he may carry the toxoplasma in his feces!?
and i hear that the sypmtoms could become severe or resurface when the immune system is suppressed, like with AIDS or HIV!. what about in old age, when the immune system is not its best!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
and i hear that the sypmtoms could become severe or resurface when the immune system is suppressed, like with AIDS or HIV!. what about in old age, when the immune system is not its best!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Not all cats carry it in their feces, but many do (even indoor cats -cuz when they do go outside, or if around other cats or share a litter box!.
This disease usually has no effect on someone unless they are!. immunocomprimised (like HIV/ AIDS or on immunity repressive drugs) or if you are pregnant, because it can harm the fetus!.
If you aren't any of these, then most likely, you will be fine!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
This disease usually has no effect on someone unless they are!. immunocomprimised (like HIV/ AIDS or on immunity repressive drugs) or if you are pregnant, because it can harm the fetus!.
If you aren't any of these, then most likely, you will be fine!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Honey, aren't there veterinarians at your shelter!?
Ask THEM these questions!.!.!.they know a LOT better than we do!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Ask THEM these questions!.!.!.they know a LOT better than we do!Www@Answer-Health@Com