Toxoplasmosis | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Toxoplasmosisisasystemicprotozoandisease,causedbyToxoplasmagondii,...TaiwanCDCpromotesseveralawarenesscampaignsincludingfoodsafetytips ...

Background

Toxoplasmosis is a systemic protozoan disease, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, and often asymptomatic in humans.  Immunosuppressive individuals such as HIV-infected patients who contact this parasite will develop severe symptoms. The parasite infects most species of warm blooded animals such as humans, sheep, cattle, swine, rodents and birds etc. The only known definitive hosts for T. gondii are domestic cats. Taiwan CDC promotes several awareness campaigns including food safety tips taken to reduce your chances of infected with T. gondii.

Toxoplasmosis Surveillance in Taiwan

1.Taiwan National Infectious Disease Statistics System-Toxoplasmosis[1]

2.Self-reporting through the toll-free 1922 hotline .

Prevention and Control

1.To prevent Toxoplasmosis, avoid contact with the parasites.

2.Taiwan CDC calls for several hygiene policies including food safety tips taken to reduce the ri...