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3 weeks ago#71157

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3 weeks ago#71525
Cats are the primary vectors of the brain parasite toxoplasmosis which is incurable. That, and they have what is probably the smelliest poop ever. Used to live in an area full of feral cats that had a lot of exposed earth, and they'd leave partially buried stink mines everywhere. Nitrogenous carnivore poop is awful.
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keelhaul trannies until they drown
3 weeks ago#71536
they are good
3 weeks ago#71566
meds, theyre secondary vectors not primary vectorsCats are the primary vectors of the brain parasite toxoplasmosis which is incurable. That, and they have what is probably the smelliest poop ever. Used to live in an area full of feral cats that had a lot of exposed earth, and they'd leave partially buried stink mines everywhere. Nitrogenous carnivore poop is awful.

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3 weeks ago#71569
Cats are the primary (definitive) host for Toxoplasma gondii. They play a critical role in the transmission of toxoplasmosis because they are the only animals in which the parasite completes its life cycle and produces infectious oocysts (eggs), which are then released into the environment through their feces.meds, theyre secondary vectors not primary vectorsShow quoted text
Cats are the primary vectors of the brain parasite toxoplasmosis which is incurable. That, and they have what is probably the smelliest poop ever. Used to live in an area full of feral cats that had a lot of exposed earth, and they'd leave partially buried stink mines everywhere. Nitrogenous carnivore poop is awful.
Here is a breakdown of their role:
[*] Definitive Host: Only cats (and other wild felines) allow T. gondii to undergo its sexual reproduction phase.
[*] Oocyst Shedding: Infected cats shed millions of oocysts in their feces, typically for only 3 to 10 days in their lifetime, usually after their first exposure.
[*] Environmental Contamination: These shed oocysts become infectious in the environment within 1–5 days and can survive for months or even years.
[*] Source of Infection: While cats are the definitive host for the parasite's life cycle, humans and other mammals (intermediate hosts) are usually infected by consuming undercooked meat containing tissue cysts, rather than directly by contact with cats.
Key Points on Transmission:
[*] Not directly from cats: You cannot catch Toxoplasma from petting a cat.
[*] Litter box safety: Infection occurs if oocysts in the feces are ingested (e.g., if you do not wash your hands after cleaning the litter box, or through contaminated soil).
[*] Low risk: Because cats typically only shed the parasite for a very short period in their lives, the risk of transmission from a household cat is low.
While cats are the primary hosts for the parasite, they are only one of several potential vectors for human infection, with contaminated food and water also playing major roles.
3 weeks ago#71583
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