Toxoplasmosis is Primarily Carried to Humans By

Question

Toxoplasmosis is primarily carried to humans by
A)the tsetse fly.
B)the mosquito.
C)chickens.
D)consumption of contaminated water.
E)cats.

Accepted Answer

Toxoplasmosis is primarily carried to humans by cats, as they can be infected by Toxoplasma gondii and excrete the infectious oocysts in their feces, which can contaminate soil, water, and food. Other animals, such as chickens, can also carry the disease but are not the primary source of transmission to humans. The disease is not transmitted by the tsetse fly or mosquito. While consumption of contaminated water is a potential route of transmission, it is not the primary one.