What Is Toxoplasmosis?
7. Who’s At Risk?
Toxoplasma gondii is very common, and just about anybody can be infected by it. Despite this, few people will have any problems with the disease as the immune system will usually deal with it with relative ease. However, some people are at a higher risk of having problems with it.
People with HIV/AIDS are less likely to be able to resist the parasite because the disease compromises the immune system. People that are undergoing chemotherapy are also at increased risk. If somebody has recently had a transplant then they will likely be given medication to suppress their immune system. This will also make them more prone to other diseases.
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