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How Common Is Toxoplasmosis In Humans?

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How Common Is Toxoplasmosis In Humans? Toxoplasmosis is caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. In the United States it is estimated that 11% of the population 6 years and older have been infected with Toxoplasma. In various places throughout the world, it has been shown that more than 60% of some populations have been

What Does Toxoplasma Gondii Do To Humans?

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What Does Toxoplasma Gondii Do To Humans? When a person becomes infected with T. gondii , the parasite forms cysts that can affect almost any part of the body — often your brain and muscle tissue of different organs, including the heart. If you’re generally healthy, your immune system keeps the parasites in check. What