BLUF
Toxoplasma gondii infects about a billion people worldwide, with rising prevalence and no vaccine or cure. While mental effects remain uncertain, confirmed harms include infertility and retinal damage, making greater awareness, research, and prevention essential.Learning Outcomes
- Describe the life cycle and transmission pathways of Toxoplasma gondii, including the role of cats as the definitive host and the mechanisms through which humans become infected.
- Explain the health impacts of toxoplasmosis, distinguishing between well-established physical effects and the more debated associations with neurological and behavioural changes.
- Evaluate public health challenges and prevention strategies related to toxoplasmosis, including the absence of an effective vaccine or curative treatment.
