One in Three People Has This Eye Parasite

It can damage your vision, be harmful during pregnancy and may not initially cause symptoms. Take these steps to prevent infection, and greater care if you are pregnant.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Toxoplasma gondii is the parasite responsible for the infection toxoplasmosis. If the parasite reaches the retina, it causes ocular toxoplasmosis, with symptoms including lesions on the retina, blurry vision and possible vision loss

• The Busselton Health Aging Study showed that 66% of Australians are likely infected and 0.67% have symptom…