Schizophrenia, blindness and, in extreme cases, even death – all of this can lead parasite carried by cats, called Toxoplasma gondii. These conclusions were reached by scientists from the Stanley Medical Research Institute, and Stanley Laboratory of Developmental Neurovirology.
Some time ago we wrote about the danger that cats can cause their owners consciously. According to the report, prepared at the time by scientists from the University of Edinburgh and New York zoo cats are neurotic and may even consider doing harm to its owner. New research shows that they can also cause harm inadvertently.
transmitted by cats parasites are dangerous for people with weakened immune systems. According to the researchers of children who were raised by these animals may suffer as adults for severe mental disorders. From other studies published in “Acta Psychiatric Scandinavica” it shows that growing up with cats doubles the likelihood of developing schizophrenia.
Scientists advise, therefore, that the cats keep indoors and cover the sandbox when not in use, preventing the animals settling her physiological needs. This way you can reduce the risk of parasite infection.
Source: RMF24
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