The time between contact with the infected source and the development of the disease is not known. In one outbreak caused by eating under cooked meat, the disease developed 10 to 23 days after exposure. Another outbreak caused by contact with contaminated cat feces occurred 5 to 20 days after exposure. Medical advice should be sought if infection is suspected. The need for and the length of treatment depends on the severity of the infection or the possibility of damage to vital organs.
Toxoplasmosis is treated primarily with antibacterial and anti-parasitic drugs for about four weeks.
Laboratories can perform blood and tissue tests to confirm infection with Toxoplasma gondii . Sources of occupational infection include contact with infected raw meat, infected animals or contact with contaminated cat feces. Laboratory personnel who have handled contaminated needles or glassware have also contracted toxoplasmosis. Specific Precautions Animal Care Workers and Zoo Attendants Remove all feline feces daily. Dried litter should be disposed of without shaking.