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A member asked:

I know u shouldn't clean the cat"s litter box out during preg. is it ok to be in the same room with the litter box? mine is in the laundry room.

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Yes: It is okay to be in the same room. Transmission of toxo requires touch. As long as you avoid touching the litter box/feces you should be fine.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/7/2017

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