The Little-Known Parasite That Infects Millions of Americans Every YearThe Little-Known Parasite That Infects Millions of Americans Every Year
A tissue cyst filled with T. gondii parasites in the brain of a mouse. Public Domain
A tissue cyst filled with T. gondii parasites in the brain of a mouse. Public Domain

The Little-Known Parasite That Infects Millions of Americans Every Year

Health professionals say early diagnosis and treatment are critical for those who develop symptoms from the infection.
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Less than the size of a single human cell, the parasite Toxoplasma gondii currently infects more than 40 million people in the United States every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

While the majority of those infected are asymptomatic, the parasite can have deadly consequences for some.

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