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toxoplasma
noun[ U ]
uk /ˌtɒk.səʊˈplæz.mə/ us /ˌtɑːk.soʊˈplæz.mə/
an organism that can cause an infection that can be dangerous for an unborn child if a pregnant woman is affected by it: 弓形体;弓浆虫
There is a proven link between cats and toxoplasma dating back to 1970.早在1970年，就已经证实猫和弓浆虫之间存在联系。
Raw or undercooked meat can be a source of toxoplasma infection.生的或未煮熟的肉可能是弓浆虫感染的一个来源。
See also
toxoplasmosis
The virus is caused by the parasite toxoplasma.
Meat must be uniformly heated to 66°C to kill intracystic toxoplasma.
More than 75% of foodborne illness deaths are caused by just three pathogens: salmonella, listeria, and toxoplasma.
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