Prospective or expectant mothers can be tested to find out if they are at risk for toxoplasmosis.
Pregnant women who have cats as house pets may be at increased risk of developing toxoplasmosis. They should avoid contact with any materials that are potentially infected with cat feces, or that could be contaminated by insects exposed to cat feces (cockroaches, flies, etc.).
Cook meat until it is well done, and wash your hands after handling raw meat.
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