November 8, 2002, Newsletter Issue #62: Toxoplasmosis-Definition

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TOXOPLASMOSIS is a common parasitic infection in humans, warm-blooded animals, and birds, transmitted by contact with the microorganism Toxoplasma gondii. The disease normally runs a mild course, with a few noticeable symptoms resembling those of the common cold. If contracted by a woman during pregnancy, however, toxoplasmosis can cause serious birth defects.
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