Toksoplasmose
Zoonotic
Toksoplasmose forårsages af protozoparasitten Toxoplasma gondii, som katten er hovedvært for og det eneste dyr, der udskiller de smitsomme oocyster. De fleste inficerede katte viser ingen symptomer, men den kliniske sygdom kan påvirke øjne, nervesystem, lunger og lever. Det er en vigtig zoonose, især for gravide kvinder og immunsvækkede personer. God hygiejne mindsker risikoen for mennesker betydeligt.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Parasitic
- Typical onset:
- Subacute
- Body systems:
- Multisystemic, Nervous, Ophthalmic
- Affected species:
- CAT, DOG, SHEEP
- Reference codes:
- ICD11 1F57.Z, NCBITAXON 5811
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes the cat's role as definitive host of Toxoplasma gondii, clinical disease, and zoonotic precautions.
- Cornell University CVM — Reviews Toxoplasma life cycle, oocyst shedding, diagnosis, and protecting at-risk people.
- ICD-11
- NCBI Taxonomy
This content is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If you are worried about your pet, contact your veterinarian.