The Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Toxoplasmosis

Causes. Since the toxoplasma gondii parasites are mainly found in cat feces, most people who develop the condition get it because they have one or more pet cats. So, if they clean the litter box without wearing gloves, they may become infected with it if they eat or drink something without washing their hands first. Occasionally, people also get this condition if they eat meat that hasn’t been cooked properly or they use a cutting board that had raw meat on it without washing it first. Since this parasite makes its way into the bloodstream, a person may be able to get it if they receive an infected organ transplant or a blood transfusion.