A parasitic infection preventable through food safety that poses serious risks to fetal development if transmitted.
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii, transmissible through raw or undercooked meat, unwashed vegetables, or cat feces. In pregnancy, it can cause severe fetal complications including blindness, intellectual disability, and miscarriage.
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