What precautions can a pregnant woman take to avoid toxoplasmosis?
Cats aren’t the only source of infection to humans. They can also become infected via improperly cooked meat, improperly washed vegetables, drinking untreated water (from a stream or river for example) & gardening. Avoid cleaning the litter trays, if this is not possible wear gloves & a mask. During my pregnancy I would also change & wash my clothes after cleaning litter trays. Ensure litter trays are scooped at least once a day. Ensure your meat is cooked thoroughly. This means it is no longer pink in the middle, the juices run clear & it has been cooked at 160F. Wash your hands after handling animals. Wear gloves while gardening. Wash fruit & vegetables thoroughly before eating. Wash your hands after handling raw meat, fruit & vegetables. Wash your hands before eating. Don’t let your cat(s) hunt. Cover sand boxes to prevent cats defecating in them. Don’t drink unpasteurised milk. Thoroughly cleaning chopping boards & utensils. Use separate boards for fruit/vegetables & meat. Keep the
