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Mr.Thesaxman

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Describe precautions that pregnant women should follow to avoid contacting toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.
 
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Give 3 examples of types of schistosomiasis infestations.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Avoid contact with infected cats that excrete Toxoplasma oocysts in their feces by having another person empty the cat litter box; do not permit indoor cats to go outdoors; do not allow outdoor cats or stray cats indoors; do not feed cats with raw meat products.

Answer to Question 2

Blood fluke: Schistosoma japonicum ; portal venous system and its tributaries
Bladder fluke: Schistosoma hematobium; urinary bladder
Skin: swimmer's itch from the skin penetration of the cercaria
Others affect the liver and intestinal tract



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