Protozoa: Toxoplasmosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Toxoplasmosis?
A
protozoal disease transmitted from the cats to humans
2
Q
What is the causative agent for Toxoplasmosis?
A
toxoplasma gondii
3
Q
What are the symptoms/syndrome of Toxoplasmosis in animals?
2
A
- usually subclinical
2. abortion in sheep, pigs, goats
4
Q
What is the mortality rate for Toxoplasmosis?
A
low
5
Q
Who are at a greater risk of Toxoplasmosis?
3
A
- immunocompromised individuals
- newborns
- fetus
6
Q
How is Toxoplasmosis transmitted?
2
A
- ingestion of oocysts in cat feces
2. ingestion of oocysts from infected meat
7
Q
How is Toxoplasmosis diagnosed?
A
serology
8
Q
How is Toxoplasmosis treated?
A
antiparasitics
9
Q
How is Toxoplasmosis controlled and prevented?
2
A
- avoid contact with cat feces or contaminated soil
2. cook meat thoroughly
