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11 Citation dailypets / cc On a recent episode of a TV talk show?which shall go unnamed?a doctor advised a woman who was planning to become pregnant to avoid contact with her three cats because of the risk of toxoplasmosis, a parasitic infection that can spread through cats? feces and cause birth defects. I?m always one for the ?better safe than sorry? route, but it?s simply not necessary (or fair!) to ignore and avoid?or worse, abandon?your beloved feline friends when there?s a baby on the way. F, technorati.com
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A systematic review of neonatal toxoplasmosis exposure and sensorineural hearing loss 1 Citation The five studies meeting our inclusion criteria report a prevalence of toxoplasmosis-associated hearing loss from 0% to 26%. Improved treatment regimens for toxoplasmosis may account for this range. Three treatment groups were identified and a subgroup analysis of the compiled data was performed. In children receiving limited or no treatment, the prevalence of toxoplasmosis-associated SNHL was found to be 28%. In children prescribed 12 months of antiparasitic treatment but in whom treatment was, technorati.com
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Toxoplasmosis durante el embarazo 1 Citation Toxoplasmosis es una infección que puede atentar contra la salud de un niño que aún no ha nacido. Es causada por un parásito llamado Toxoplasma gondii. El parásito se multiplica en el intestino de los gatos y se elimina en la materia fecal de los gatos principalmente en las cajas donde éstos defecan y en la tierra del jardín. Puedes adquirir el parásito al manejar la caja donde el gato defeca o tierra donde hay materia fecal de gato. Usted también puede adquirir el parásito por comer car, technorati.com
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A Toxoplasmosis Link to Schizophrenia 1 Citation New UK research may put some science behind an old hypothesis: Scientists have discovered how the toxoplasmosis parasite may trigger the development of schizophrenia and other bipolar disorders. The team from the University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences (UK) has shown that the parasite may play a role in the development of these disorders by affecting the production of dopamine - the chemical that relays messages in the brain controlling aspects of movement, cognition and behavior., technorati.com
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Cats and pregnancy: Not-so-"expert" advice 1 Citation A recent column by pediatrician Dr. T. Berry Brazelton has caused quite a stir. Dr. Brazleton is apparently a very well known syndicated columnist, and he answered a question from a reader about her pregnant daughter and her cats . The reader was concerned about the cats lying on the baby. However, Dr. Brazleton focused on the risks of toxoplasmosis, which we've covered in previous posts and in a fact sheet in the Worms & Germs Resources page. He points out some valid facts and concerns, technorati.com
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Cats and pregnancy; good and bad advice 1 Citation Cats and pregnancy; good and bad advice Posted on February 14, 2009 by Scott Weese A recent column by pediatrician Dr. T Berry Brazelton has caused quite a stir. Dr. Brazleton is apparently a very well known syndicated columnist, and he answered a question from a reader about her pregnant daughter and her cats. The reader was concerned about the cats lying on the baby. However, Dr. Brazleton focused on the risks of toxoplasmosis, which we've covered in previous posts and in a fact sheet in, technorati.com
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I love you, Charlie, but I can?t kiss you any more. 1 Citation Charlie may have a zoonotic disease. Anyone who kisses him may get it too. While there are treatments for zoonotic diseases, there are few immunizations. Zoonotic diseases are diseases that are passed between animals and humans. Many are infestations with parasites, such as hookworms and roundworms. Other examples of animal transmitted infections are ringworm and tuberculosis. Two prominent examples of zoonotic disease are the Influenza epidemic of World War I (Swine flue) and the Plague o, technorati.com
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1 Citation Cats vs Sea Otters? Is it possible for a house cat to kill a sea otter? The answer is yes. Okay, I know this sounds a bit odd since sea otters live in, well, the sea, and cats loathe, detest and despise the water, but it?s true. All right, all right, I?m not talking about cats actually chasing down and tackling a sea otter, but there is in fact a way, indirectly, that our beloved kitties can cause problems for those wonderful and playful otters. The Science of Water My background is in envir, technorati.com
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Toxoplasmosis: A Pregnancy Cat-astrophe! 1 Citation You can keep your kitty, but pregnant women should avoid changing the kitty litter. Toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite, and can be a serious problem during pregnancy. Everyone can be affected by toxoplasmosis, but it is usually not a problem for non-pregnant adults, who will simply feel like they have a mild flu. However, in the immuno-suppressed patient (such as a pregnant woman) or a newborn, it can cause serious illness, prematurity, miscarriage or death. Cats are the primary host of, technorati.com
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