Toxoplasma gondii is transmitted to humans through exposure to infected cat feces, consumption of undercooked meat, or ingestion of unwashed fruits and vegetables.

Transmission of Toxoplasma gondii

Latent infection with Toxoplasma gondii is characterized by the presence of antibodies, which affects about 11% of the population in the United States and has higher rates in other countries. Evidence suggests that this latent infection may alter infected individuals' behavior and personality traits.

Latent Toxoplasma gondii Infection

Toxoplasma gondii is a parasitic protozoan species in the genus Toxoplasma that is the causative agent of the disease toxoplasmosis.

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Toxoplasma is a genus of apicomplexans that causes toxoplasmosis.

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