Study warns cat-borne parasite could infect up to a third of people, risking sight
TL;DR
A new study warns that as much as one-third of the world’s population could be infected with Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite linked to cats and surrounding sources that is a leading cause of eye infections and potential permanent vision loss. The researchers urge WHO to recognize toxoplasmosis as a neglected tropical disease to unlock funding for research, prevention, and treatment, and call for improved food safety, clean water, sanitation, antenatal care, and a One Health approach that includes managing stray cats.
Topics:healthscience#cat-parasite#neglected-tropical-disease#science#toxoplasmosis#vision-loss#who-recognition
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