The Little-Known Parasite That Infects Millions of Americans Every Year

Less than the size of a single human cell, the parasite Toxoplasma gondii currently infects more than 40 million people in the United States every year, according to the Centers for Disease and Prevention Control (CDC).

While the majority of those infected are asymptomatic, the parasite can have deadly consequences for some.

This is especially true for people who are immunocompromised or pregnant.

Also known as T. gondii, the parasite is the leading cause of death from food-related illness in the United States, according to the CDC.

In a less conservative estimate, the University of Chicago Medical Center puts the number of infected Americans at around 60 million per year.

This is especially true for people who are immunocompromised or pregnant. […]

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