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Is it true if i pet a cats and will get a toxoplasmosis and i cannot had a baby?
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Toxoplasmosis is a parasite commonly found in some cat poop. If you don't make it a habit of living with and changing cat litter/being around their poop, you fetus is not at risk. Simply petting a cat occasionally is not considered a risk.
Answered 7/15/2021
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