The Science Daily website has an article which infers that elderly people who have unknowingly been infected with the Toxoplasma gondii protozoan tend to be frailer in old age than …
Does an asymptomatic toxoplasmosis infection cause elderly people to become frailer? Read More »
I’ve decided that the zoonotic disease, toxoplasmosis, which often is discussed on the Internet negatively, is a risk management exercise for the pregnant mum. For me, the phrase “risk management” …
Toxoplasmosis is a risk management exercise for the pregnant mum Read More »
There is a disconnect between what we read about the seriousness of toxoplasmosis as stated on the Internet and what we experience in real life. Nobody is screaming and shouting …
Here are some notes on toxoplasmosis in an infographic. I have to be very selective on what to include and omit due to limited space. I have focused on the …
Infographic on toxoplasmosis and its zoonotic ability Read More »
I have had to interpret a very complicated study on the Toxoplasma gondii protozoan parasite published on the Cell Host & Microbe website. But it is an interesting study if …
Wily toxoplasma parasite hijacks immune cells to travel around the host Read More »
The life-cycle of Toxoplasma gondii is complicated. People tend to oversimplify it. They see the domestic cat infecting humans with this protozoan parasite which is about the extent of general …
Domestic cats overly criticised for their role as hosts of Toxoplasma gondii Read More »
I declare my bias/interest: I am for the cat and against science which either purposefully or inadvertently maligns the cat. The question in the title is very big and very …
Is there a link between domestic cats and human psychosis? Read More »
A lot has been said about toxoplasmosis and the possibility of contracting it through coming into contact with domestic cat faeces. This has particular significance with respect to pregnant women. …
Health tip: preventing a toxoplasmosis infection from cat faeces Read More »
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