About- Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite, called Toxoplasma gondii.
Symptoms-
Fever
Swollen lymph nodes especially in the neck
Muscle pain
A sore throat
Body aches
A headache
Fatigue
Causes-
This disease is caused by Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) parasite which is excreted only in cat faeces, wild and domestic cats are the parasite's ultimate host. The main transmission routes are
Come into contact with cat faeces that contain the parasite
Eat or drink contaminated food or water
Use contaminated knives, cutting boards or other utensils
Eat unwashed fruits and vegetables
Receive an infected organ transplant or transfused blood
Specialists to visit
Infectious Disease Specialist
General Physician
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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.cdc.gov