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How to avoid reckless actions in connection with the new situation
Many people have heard about the danger of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women, but few people make attempts to understand the issue thoroughly. The main culprits of toxoplasmosis, of course, are cats. Hence, there are ingenious tips to euthanize or throw out a domestic cat as soon as a woman learns about pregnancy. However, it is not worth listening to such advice and there are a couple of reasons for this.
Editorial "Site" It tells us how we can cat-borne Why is the animal in the house not dangerous?
First a story from life, and then we begin to understand what is what. After getting married, she moved in with her husband and his parents. My mother-in-law had a cat, a cute creature named Muse. Everyone loved the cat and didn’t bother anyone until she found out she was pregnant.
Someone told her terrible stories about toxoplasmosis and that you can get infected almost from one look at a cat. My friend is quick to make decisions, immediately stated that the cat should be thrown out or put to sleep, because the health of the child is in danger. Of course, the mother-in-law is against it, there is a scandal in the house, everyone is nervous and in tears.
Her husband is very reasonable, he immediately found the right solution. He said that before making any decisions, you need to first consult a doctor and find out what is what. So they did, and in the end, everyone was happy. The child was born healthy, and the cat remained in the house and continued to please everyone with its presence.
The fact is that everything is much more complicated than they say. Rumors are clearly exaggerated and poor cats suffer for nothing. Let's see what it really is.
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease in humans and animals. And in those and others, it is most often asymptomatic. It happens that a person with a fever rises, he feels tired, but this can be perceived as symptoms of a cold. Therefore, in most cases, a person does not suspect that he has had toxoplasmosis.
It is believed that toxoplasmosis is dangerous for pregnant women, because it can cause developmental disorders in the fetus. That’s true, even though it’s not so scary. The risk is only the primary infection of the mother during pregnancy. I mean, if you've had it before, it won't affect the fetus.
With primary infection, the risk of infection of the fetus is also not 100%. In the first trimester, the risk is 15-20%, in the second – 30%, in the third – 60%. And if the risk of infection increases, the severity of clinical manifestations decreases.
When infected in the first trimester, in most cases, the child may have malformations that are incompatible with life, and when infected at the end of pregnancy, the disease can pass without a trace. So toxoplasmosis is still dangerous for pregnant women, but the main threat does not come from cats.
A domestic cat can become infected with toxoplasmosis upon contact with the ground. If a cat goes outside, it can easily eat something from the ground and become infected. There are also many chances for those cats who catch mice and other animals on the street. Even if a domestic cat has managed to catch toxoplasmosis, then you still need to try to get infected from it.
In the intestine of an animal, toxoplasma grows, develops and deposits millions of cysts. These cysts eventually leave the cat’s body, but not through the mouth, eyes or coat, but with feces. Fresh cysts are not able to infect humans. To infect people, the cyst needs to mature in the ground for at least a week.
So there is almost no chance of infecting directly from a domestic cat. There's a risk of getting infected by direct contact with faeces, but it's a matter of your responsibility. If you clean the cat tray on time, disinfect it from time to time and wash your hands after cleaning, the risk is close to zero.
Much more likely to get infected from unwashed vegetables and fruits, poorly fried meat. After all, other animals can also get toxoplasmosis, which means that the meat will be infected. Therefore, you need to process meat well and certainly not use it raw.
And then we come to the conclusion that you do not need to throw out the cat, let him live and murmur over his tummy. It is important to be a responsible owner and follow the rules of keeping cats. First of all, it is best if the cat does not go outside at all, so it has a minimum of opportunities to get infected.
Secondly, you need to carefully and regularly clean the cat tray. Pregnant women should not do this for the sake of peace and security. Here's everything you need to know about cats and toxoplasmosis. Love your soul and enjoy your life.
Recently, scientists have stated that the love of cats indicates mental health.
We also talked about how cats can treat their owners.
Be sure to share the article with your friends, let them know!
Editorial "Site" It tells us how we can cat-borne Why is the animal in the house not dangerous?
First a story from life, and then we begin to understand what is what. After getting married, she moved in with her husband and his parents. My mother-in-law had a cat, a cute creature named Muse. Everyone loved the cat and didn’t bother anyone until she found out she was pregnant.
Someone told her terrible stories about toxoplasmosis and that you can get infected almost from one look at a cat. My friend is quick to make decisions, immediately stated that the cat should be thrown out or put to sleep, because the health of the child is in danger. Of course, the mother-in-law is against it, there is a scandal in the house, everyone is nervous and in tears.
Her husband is very reasonable, he immediately found the right solution. He said that before making any decisions, you need to first consult a doctor and find out what is what. So they did, and in the end, everyone was happy. The child was born healthy, and the cat remained in the house and continued to please everyone with its presence.
The fact is that everything is much more complicated than they say. Rumors are clearly exaggerated and poor cats suffer for nothing. Let's see what it really is.
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease in humans and animals. And in those and others, it is most often asymptomatic. It happens that a person with a fever rises, he feels tired, but this can be perceived as symptoms of a cold. Therefore, in most cases, a person does not suspect that he has had toxoplasmosis.
It is believed that toxoplasmosis is dangerous for pregnant women, because it can cause developmental disorders in the fetus. That’s true, even though it’s not so scary. The risk is only the primary infection of the mother during pregnancy. I mean, if you've had it before, it won't affect the fetus.
With primary infection, the risk of infection of the fetus is also not 100%. In the first trimester, the risk is 15-20%, in the second – 30%, in the third – 60%. And if the risk of infection increases, the severity of clinical manifestations decreases.
When infected in the first trimester, in most cases, the child may have malformations that are incompatible with life, and when infected at the end of pregnancy, the disease can pass without a trace. So toxoplasmosis is still dangerous for pregnant women, but the main threat does not come from cats.
A domestic cat can become infected with toxoplasmosis upon contact with the ground. If a cat goes outside, it can easily eat something from the ground and become infected. There are also many chances for those cats who catch mice and other animals on the street. Even if a domestic cat has managed to catch toxoplasmosis, then you still need to try to get infected from it.
In the intestine of an animal, toxoplasma grows, develops and deposits millions of cysts. These cysts eventually leave the cat’s body, but not through the mouth, eyes or coat, but with feces. Fresh cysts are not able to infect humans. To infect people, the cyst needs to mature in the ground for at least a week.
So there is almost no chance of infecting directly from a domestic cat. There's a risk of getting infected by direct contact with faeces, but it's a matter of your responsibility. If you clean the cat tray on time, disinfect it from time to time and wash your hands after cleaning, the risk is close to zero.
Much more likely to get infected from unwashed vegetables and fruits, poorly fried meat. After all, other animals can also get toxoplasmosis, which means that the meat will be infected. Therefore, you need to process meat well and certainly not use it raw.
And then we come to the conclusion that you do not need to throw out the cat, let him live and murmur over his tummy. It is important to be a responsible owner and follow the rules of keeping cats. First of all, it is best if the cat does not go outside at all, so it has a minimum of opportunities to get infected.
Secondly, you need to carefully and regularly clean the cat tray. Pregnant women should not do this for the sake of peace and security. Here's everything you need to know about cats and toxoplasmosis. Love your soul and enjoy your life.
Recently, scientists have stated that the love of cats indicates mental health.
We also talked about how cats can treat their owners.
Be sure to share the article with your friends, let them know!