Hygiene threatens kangaroo meat industry Nov 18, 2009
As well as poisoning from salmonella and E.coli, diners on kangaroo sourced from unhygienic environments also risked contracting toxoplasmosis, which can result in foetal death or birth defects in affected women. The contaminated meat samples were collected by the animal rights group Animal Liberation and were independently tested by Biotech Laboratories last month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
High cost of feral cats (7) Oct 29, 2009
Cats are the only vectors of toxoplasmosis; in Hawaii about 73 percent of feral cats are infected, and cat feces is killing rare birds and endangered monk seals there. In California, cats pass toxoplasmosis to harbor seals, California sea lions, and sea otters ... Toxoplasmosis also damages human embryos, causing infant mortality, cerebral palsy, blindness, mental retardation and other birth defects. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Message to Coos Bay: Get along or lose businesses (2185) Oct 16, 2009
Pig Nuts wrote on Oct 14, 2009 8:28 PM:o Toxoplasma gondii causing toxoplasmosis in 35% o Trypanosoma lewisii in 29% o Eimeria separata in 8% * Rickettsia o Coxiella burnetti evidence of infection by Q fever in 34% * Viruses o Hantavirus causing Hantaan-fever or hemorrhagic fever in 5% * Ectoparasites (note: these ectoparasites are vectors for diseases which are transmissible to humans, such as typhus) o Fleas found on 100% of the rats o Mites found on 67% o Lice found on 38. Pig Nuts wrote on... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Swine flu vaccinedue today in PB County Oct 13, 2009
But protecting the embryo makes women more vulnerable to some germs, including listeria, toxoplasmosis, and, apparently, influenza. Loxahatchee obstetrician Natalie Sohn said she's on the health department's list of providers, and is eager to offer both the swine flu and seasonal vaccine to her patients. (The Palm Beach Post)
Pregnancy Tips Oct 8, 2009
While you're pregnant, stay away from cat litter, because it can carry toxoplasmosis, which can cause birth defects. Also, wear gloves while gardening in areas that cats may visit and while handling uncooked meats. (KERO 23, CA)
What If There Was No Animal Shelter? Oct 3, 2009
"With more strays increasing the animals population density, that would increase the spread of disease - rabies, Lyme disease, ringworm, toxoplasmosis . . . ". Right now, rabies is becoming more prevalent in wild species of animals, Tudor pointed out. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
When Baby Meets Your Pet Sep 18, 2009
Truth: Bell said, while toxoplasmosis is a real concern to the health of an unborn child, it is very rare in the U.S. The parasite, toxoplasma, is found in the feces of cats that have eaten raw meat, birds, mice, or contaminated soil. This parasite is more commonly found in uncooked or undercooked meat, particularly pork. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Friendly Gut Bacteria Lend A Hand To Fight Infection, Study Suggests Aug 24, 2009
23, 2009) Immunology researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that bacteria present in the human gut help initiate the body's defense mechanisms against Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis ... Toxoplasmosis is generally a mild infection, but it can have serious and potentially fatal effects in pregnant women, their fetuses and others with weakened immune systems ... "It also suggests the possibility of developing novel probiotic strategies for treating... (Science Daily)
Lisa Majersky: TNR helps control feral cats Aug 19, 2009
Also, if you are pregnant and concerned about toxoplasmosis in your garden or child's sandbox, I understand your concern, and can only urge you to take proper precautions, since so many people still seem to think it is OK to let their pet cats outside. These cats are not feral, but can also be infectious. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Nonstick And Laser-safe Gold Aids Laser Trapping Of Biomolecules Jul 1, 2009
4, 2008) Researchers in Australia report development of a new type of gold nanoparticle that destroys the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis, a potentially serious disease acquired by handling the feces. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Maui Rep. Bertram caught illness from cat box Jun 6, 2009
Bertram's father, Joseph Bertram Sr., says his son is resting after suffering from toxoplasmosis. The illness caused the Democrat representing Makena and Kihei to miss a few days near the end of this year's legislative session, which ended last month. (Honolulu Advertiser)
State lawmaker caught illness from cat box Jun 6, 2009
Bertram s father, Joseph Bertram Sr., says his son is resting after suffering from toxoplasmosis ... Bertram s father, Joseph Bertram Sr., says his son is resting after suffering from toxoplasmosis. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Controversial New Theory On Animal Hoarding May 14, 2009
"Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite that's usually linked to cats, explained Dr. Rhonda Fleming.It's the reason pregnant women are advised to keep away from cats, as the parasite in humans can cause severe birth defects. But some in the science world speculate it may also have something to do with animal hoarding. The theory goes that the parasite infects a non-feline host, and because it can only reproduce in the gut of a cat, the parasite renders the host attracted to cats. Sounds plausible, but... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Prenatal Exposure To Hong Kong Flu Associated With Reduced Intelligence In Adulthood Apr 17, 2009
The authors note that other types of maternal infections during pregnancy such as rubella, varicella, cytomegalovirus and toxoplasmosis may cause central nervous system abnormalities and cognitive delay in offspring. In these cases, more severe damage to the fetal brain also tends to occur during the first trimester. (Science Daily)
Gene Targeting Opens Door For Vaccines, Drugs Apr 14, 2009
Gene Targeting Discovery Opens Door For Vaccines And Drugs. Gene Targeting Discovery Opens Door For Vaccines And Drugs. (Science Daily)
Locking Parasites In Host Cell Could Be New Way To Fight Malaria Apr 13, 2009
In collaboration with the laboratory of Penn biologist David Roos, PhD, the work was broadened to include Toxoplasma gondii, which causes a parasitic disease called toxoplasmosis, the leading cause of birth defects worldwide and harmful to people with compromised immune systems. The CDC estimates more than 60 million people living in the U.S. carry T. gondii. (Science Daily)
Zoonotic Diseases: Getting Sick Fro... Apr 9, 2009
Special Considerations in Preventing Toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease which is often found in cats and generally does not cause serious disease for the cat ... However, toxoplasmosis can be quite dangerous to pregnant women and their unborn fetuses, particularly if the woman is first exposed to the disease while pregnant. (Suite101.com)
Are Men Are The 'Weaker' Sex? Pregnancy With Male Fetus Riskier, Study Claims Apr 1, 2009
12, 2006) Women infected with dormant toxoplasmosis are more likely to give birth to boys than women who are Toxoplasma negative, according to research published in Springer's journal Naturwissenschaften this. . (Science Daily)
What Vaccinations Does my Kitten Ne... Mar 24, 2009
Toxoplasmosis (parasitic infections). Oral infections. (Suite101.com)
Parasite May Trigger Schizophrenia Mar 20, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The parasite that causes toxoplasmosis has been linked to schizophrenia, and biologists in the UK may have discovered why ... People who catch it may develop toxoplasmosis; this is usually a minor illness, although it can be serious when it is passed on by pregnant women to their unborn baby, and it can cause problems in people with impaired immune systems when it infects the brain ... "Several studies have found a statistical correlation of toxoplasmosis with... (MEDLINEplus)
Toxoplasmosis Parasite May Trigger Schizophrenia And Bipolar Disorders Mar 12, 2009
11, 2009) Scientists have discovered how the toxoplasmosis parasite may trigger the development of schizophrenia and other bipolar disorders ... Toxoplasmosis, which is transmitted via cat faeces (found on unwashed vegetables) and raw or undercooked infected meat, is relatively common, with 10-20% of the UK population and 22% of the US population estimated to carry the parasite as cysts ... Dr Glenn McConkey, lead researcher on the project, says: Toxoplasmosis changes some of the chemical... (Science Daily)
Sheep and Goat Disease Treatments, Preventions Outlined (5) Mar 1, 2009
There's no vaccination available in the United States for abortions caused by toxoplasmosis, Schoenian says. There is some evidence, however, that Rumensin and Deccox will partially prevent toxoplasmosis in pregnant ewes. (Agri-View, WI)
Is Dog Poop an Environmental Hazard? Feb 28, 2009
(Most cats with toxoplasmosis won't show any symptoms, so you might not know if your cat has the disease. According to research conducted in California, Toxoplasma appears to have contributed to in the deaths of wild sea otters in the past few years. (Slate)
Specific Protein Is Crucial To Reproduction Of Parasites Involved In Toxoplasmosis Disease Feb 24, 2009
23, 2009) As diseases go, toxoplasmosis is a wolf in sheep's clothing ... (May 12, 2007) Scientists have provided new insight into how the parasite which causes toxoplasmosis invades human cells ... Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease, primarily carried by cats. (Science Daily)
Sheep and Goat Diseases Outlined From A to Z (15) Feb 9, 2009
Caused by a protozoan that produces coccidiosis in cats, toxoplasmosis can occur when a ewe ingests feed or water contaminated with infected cat feces. A relatively common cause of abortion, toxoplasma generally causes ewes to abort during the last month of pregnancy or give birth to dead or weak lambs, Schoenian says. (Agri-View, WI)
HIV & AIDS Feb 7, 2009
Humans generally contract toxoplasmosis by touching their mouths with their hands after changing cat litter or by eating raw or undercooked meat, especially pork, lamb and venison ... For many people with AIDS, toxoplasmosis leads to encephalitis, an infection of the brain. (CNN -- Health)
