This Cat Parasite Infects Billions of People. Scientists Say We’ve Been Underestimating It
Scientists warn of widespread infection by a cat-linked parasite
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The brief
A parasite linked to cats is infecting a large portion of the global population.
Coverage from various outlets emphasizes the risks posed by this parasite to human health, particularly vision, pregnancy, and neurological well-being. Reports are citing estimates that one-third of the global population is infected. Outlets such as CPG Click Petróleo e Gás, Scientific Frontline, News-Medical, ScienceAlert, and Gizmodo are covering the story.
The next development to watch is how health organizations respond to these warnings, specifically whether ocular toxoplasmosis will be granted neglected tropical disease status.
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Quick answers
What is the parasite in question?
Toxoplasmosis
How many people are infected?
One-third of the global population, according to some estimates
What are the health risks?
Vision, pregnancy, and neurological health risks
Coverage (5)
- Scientists Warn WHO: Cat-Linked Parasite Infects One-Third of Global Population, Poses Risks to Vision, Pregnancy, and Neurological Health CPG Click Petróleo e Gás · 12h ago
- Toxoplasmosis: The Global NTD Push Scientific Frontline · 12h ago
- Experts urge neglected tropical disease status for ocular toxoplasmosis News-Medical · 12h ago
- Parasite Affecting 1 in 3 People Is a Serious Risk to Human Health, Scientists Warn ScienceAlert · 12h ago
- This Cat Parasite Infects Billions of People. Scientists Say We’ve Been Underestimating It Gizmodo · 12h ago broke it first
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