In most cases, people with toxoplasmosis do not experience symptoms. However, it can be dangerous for those who are immunocompromised or pregnant and can cause fatal infections. 

Signs and Symptoms of Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis can lead to severe birth defects in the fetus. Because of this risk, pregnant individuals must use caution and avoid exposure to the feces of potentially infected cats.

Pregnancy Risks of Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is caused by the pathogenic protozoan *Toxoplasma gondii*.

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- Chagas Disease
- Leishmaniasis
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Malaria is caused by protozoan parasites in the genus *Plasmodium* and transmitted through the bites of mosquitoes

Malaria

Toxoplasmosis

Babesiosis is caused by the pathogen *Babesia spp* and is transmitted by black-legged ticks.

Babesiosis

Chagas disease is caused by the pathogenic flagellated protozoan *Trypanosoma cruzi* and is transmitted to humans by the triatomine bug.

Chagas Disease

Leishmaniasis is caused by 20 different protozoan parasites species of *Leishmania* and transmitted to humans through sand flies. 

Leishmaniasis

Schistosomiasis is a major parasitic disease, second only to malaria in its global impact on human populations. It is caused by the flatworms *Schistosoma mansoni*, *S. haematobium*, and *S. japonicum*.

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