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If so many people live with toxoplasmosis, how dangerous is this brain parasite really? Should I be worried?

About 1 in 3 people worldwide have been infected with a microscopic parasite called Toxoplasma gondii—or simply "toxo"—which can cause toxoplasmosis. After the initial infection, toxo settles into our muscles and brains, where it can remain for life.

If so many people live with toxoplasmosis, how dangerous is this brain parasite really? Should I be worried?
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About 1 in 3 people worldwide have been infected with a microscopic parasite called Toxoplasma gondii—or simply "toxo"—which can cause toxoplasmosis. After the initial infection, toxo settles into our muscles and brains, where it can remain for life.

Originally published at Phys.org

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