toxoplasmosis
/ˌtɑksoʊplæzˈmoʊsɪs/
noun
- A disease caused by a parasite that can infect humans and animals, often spread through contact with cat feces or undercooked meat.
- Cats can carry the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis without showing any signs of illness.
- The doctor explained that toxoplasmosis usually causes mild flu-like symptoms in healthy people.
- Pregnant women are often advised to avoid cleaning litter boxes to reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis.