Posted by Ilene on August 21, 2004, at 15:12:58
In reply to Re: For future reference » JenStar, posted by AuntieMel on August 21, 2004, at 2:09:12
> Toxoplasmosis *is* a serious problem, but it doesn't mean you have to get rid of the cats. The pregnant person just can't be the one cleaning the litter boxes, or should wear gloves and wash thouroughly afterwards. As a strong believer in darwinism, I just carried on as before.
>My OB said it was only a problem if the cats were catching rodents, but I should wash my hands after cleaning the catbox anyway (I had indoor cats). He said handling raw meat was as much of a problem.
The good news is that he had never seen a case of toxoplasmosis, and he had delivered hundreds of babies.
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