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Many scientists over the years have found an association between cat ownership as a child and chronic diseases as an adult. Scientific findings have been inconsistent, in part because the studies do not consider critical factors such as if and when toxoplasmosis was acquired by a child. The risk of toxoplasmosis transmission to humans is greatest shortly after the cat/kitten acquires toxoplasmosis; in feral cats; when litter boxes are used indoors; and when litter boxes are not cleaned daily. Kittens…..
Toxoplasmosis can cause a variety of cancers, and should not be considered benign in adults. The higher the toxoplasmosis titer, the greater the risk. Virtually all cats acquire toxoplasmosis during their lifespan, but are most likely to acquire toxoplasmosis at a young age. Toxoplasmosis is most transmissible to humans within three weeks after the cat acquires toxoplasmosis; and can also become airborne and spread from litterboxes which are not frequently changed. Cats are the only known reservoir for toxoplasmosis, and…..
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