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Silent Toxoplasmosis Threatens 40,000 New Zealanders' Vision

5/17/2025

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Toxoplasmosis is a silent threat in New Zealand, impacting 40,000 people, with 10,000 facing severe vision loss. This insidious parasite, lurking in cat feces, can lie dormant before striking again. Researchers at Otago University are desperately seeking funding to create better treatments, as existing options fall short, jeopardizing both public health and the environment.

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Toxoplasmosis is a silent threat in New Zealand, impacting 40,000 people, with 10,000 facing severe vision loss. This insidious parasite, lurking in cat feces, can lie dormant before striking again. Researchers at Otago University are desperately seeking funding to create better treatments, as existing options fall short, jeopardizing both public health and the environment.