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To: Daffynition

Pregnant women are especially on alert because they can transmit the infection to their unborn child, and a congenital toxoplasmosis infection in utero can lead to miscarriage or an array of malformations at birth.

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/toxoplasmosis.html

Reducing your risk

Even though it is unlikely that a woman will contract toxoplasmosis from her cat, it’s a good idea to err on the side of caution. The following recommendations will help cat owners expecting a child to reduce their risk of contracting toxoplasmosis.

* Avoid undercooked meat.
* Wash all uncooked vegetables thoroughly.
* Wash all cutting boards and utensils that might have come in contact with meat before using them.
* Wear gloves when working in soil. If gloves are not worn, hands need to be washed thoroughly afterward.
* Ask a spouse, friend or neighbor to help out with litter box duties while you’re pregnant.
* If you don’t have help to keep the litter box clean, wear rubber gloves when changing the litter and thoroughly wash your hands afterward.
* Have your cat’s litter changed on a daily basis.


27 posted on 06/08/2010 7:07:50 AM PDT by HighlyOpinionated (SPEAK UP REPUBLICANS, WE CAN'T HEAR YOU YET! IMPEACH OBAMA!)
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To: HighlyOpinionated

*Teach your cat not to walk on the kitchen counter after taking a dump in said litter box


28 posted on 06/08/2010 7:14:18 AM PDT by vwbug
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To: HighlyOpinionated

Birds.....stay away from birds.


51 posted on 06/08/2010 1:01:44 PM PDT by Fawn (I LOVE Arizona!)
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