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Toxoplasmosis

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Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite often found in undercooked meat and contact with Toxoplasma gondii eggs from soil or other contaminated surfaces (e.g. cat litter).

To prevent infection, avoid undercooked or raw meat and raw unwashed fruit and vegetables.  This parasite can also be found in the soil.  Be sure to wash your hands well after gardening and use gloves.

More information about Toxoplasmosis 

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety:

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Caring for Kids:

  • Healthy pets, health people: How to avoid the diseases that pets can spread to people
  • Des animaux en santé, des humains en santé: Comment éviter les maladies que les animaux peuvent transmettre aux humains  

Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy

Toxoplasmosis infections during pregnancy can affect the fetus causing miscarriage and serious complications for the baby.

It is important to always wash your hands before preparing or eating food.  Especially after handling raw meat or spending time outside in soil that might be contaminated by animal feces (poop), especially cats.

For more information:

  • Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy | HealthLink BC
  • Toxoplasmosis and pregnancy | The College of Family Physicians of Canada

Reporting

Individual cases are not reportable to the Health Unit.

Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have toxoplasmosis?

No exclusion necessary, unless too ill to participate in activities or has a fever with behavioural change.

Follow the direction of your healthcare provider or occupational health at your workplace.

Healthcare Provider Information

Public Health Ontario Test Information: Toxoplasma - Serology | Public Health Ontario

Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.

 Last updated: August  2025, by CDC 

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