As with any close contact with animals, basic hygiene and awareness are important, especially for pregnant individuals, young children, older adults, or anyone with a weakened immune system.One health topic often mentioned in conversations about cats is toxoplasmosis, a condition linked to a common parasite. It’s important to understand that the primary exposure risk is not from sleeping beside a cat, but from contact with contaminated litter or surfaces that haven’t been properly cleaned. In everyday settings, routine cleanliness significantly reduces potential concerns, and many cat owners go their entire lives without experiencing related issues.Most people who encounter this parasite never develop noticeable symptoms or experience only mild effects. More serious complications are rare and typically limited to specific risk groups.
