Ocular toxoplasmosis found to be common among Australians
One in 150 Australians have retinal scars caused by the Toxoplasma parasite, according to new Flinders University analysis.
Source: news-medical.net
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One in 150 Australians have retinal scars caused by the Toxoplasma parasite, according to new Flinders University analysis.
However, a recent Western Australian community-based study found 66 of people were infected.The disease caused by this parasite can scar the back of the eye. Now we know just how common ocular toxoplasmosis is in Australia, there is real justification to harness One Health to combat Toxoplasma infections in this country.