Toxoplasma gondii is commonly transmitted by ingesting undercooked meat or through contact with infected cat feces, which pregnant individuals should avoid. Diagnosis involves serology (antibody detection) and PCR.
La transmisión de Toxoplasma gondii ocurre más comúnmente por ingestión de carne cruda o poco cocida, o por contacto con heces de gato infectadas, lo que deben evitar las embarazadas. El diagnóstico se realiza mediante serología (detección de anticuerpos) y PCR.
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