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What is my chance for getting toxoplasmosis from kittens?

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Possible: Kittens may become infected from eating raw meat, catching rodents, etc. It is less likely than getting it from a mature animal, but possible.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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