Symptoms may range from mild diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and fever to severe dehydration. Toxoplasma Toxoplasma is a microscopic parasite that may infect a wide variety of birds and mammals, including humans. Infection occurs when there is contact with the Toxoplasma parasitic egg. Improperly handling meat and eating undercooked meat may cause illness. Fruits and vegetables from gardens contaminated with cat feces may also result in the illness.
Symptoms can include slight fever, enlarged lymph nodes and other flu-like symptoms.
People with weak immune systems may develop more severe symptoms such as pneumonia.