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I'm pregnant. my dog rolled in cat feces and then scratched himself causing hair to fly everywhere. can i catch toxoplasmosis by inhaling hair/dust?
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Extremely unlikely : That sounds like an incredibly unlikely wait to catch toxoplasmosis. Simply wash your hands and it won't be an issue. Toxoplasmosis is transmitted by ingestion not inhalation.
Answered 3/17/2014
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