Cat x pregnant. Assessment of population knowledge about toxoplasmosis

Authors

  • Ed Santos Universidade Anhembi Morumbi
  • Silvio Luiz Souza Universidade Anhembi Morumbi
  • César Augusto Dinola Pereira Universidade Anhembi Morumbi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v12n12a238.1-5

Keywords:

cat, gestation, toxoplasmosis, transmission

Abstract

Toxoplasmosis is a zoonosis caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii that can be transmitted to humans mainly by eating contaminated foods such as fruits and vegetables, as well as raw or undercooked meat containing cysts. Although cats have a very important role in the disease cycle, by developing the sexual reproduction of the protozoan, contact with the cat involves a very low part in the transmission of the disease. This study evaluated the knowledge of the population regarding the epidemiological role of the cat. It was observed that many are unaware of the main form of transmission of toxoplasmosis and blame the cat, even suggesting the distancing of the pregnant woman during pregnancyo.

Published

2019-01-05

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Cat x pregnant. Assessment of population knowledge about toxoplasmosis. (2019). Pubvet, 12(12). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v12n12a238.1-5