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Asymptomatic infections in immunocompetent patients do not require treatment. However, immunocompromised people, neonates and pregnant women are usually treated with sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine. Clindamycin can also be used.

Asymptomatic infections in immunocompetent patients do not require treatment. However, immunocompromised people, neonates and pregnant women are usually treated with sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine. Clindamycin can also be used.

From a veterinary perspective, the emphasis is on preventing human ''Toxoplasma gondii'' infection. Tissue cysts in meat are inactivated by thorough cooking and by freezing, so care should be taken that food is properly prepared. The hands of those handling meat, kitchen utensils and work surfaces should all be washed with soap and water after contact with raw meat. Meat should not be tasted during cooking. To minimise contact with potentially contaminated cat faeces, gloves should be worn whilst gardening, and vegetables should be washed before consumption. Pregnant women should avoid contact with cats; if this is not possible then they should at least avoid changing cat litter. Litter boxes should be covered and emptied daily, and cats should never be fed raw meat. Contact with infected ewes is a risk for pregnant women, and so they should not assist at lambing time.

From a veterinary perspective, the emphasis is on preventing human ''Toxoplasma gondii'' infection. Tissue cysts in meat are inactivated by thorough cooking and by freezing, so care should be taken that food is properly prepared. Hands, kitchen utensils and work surfaces should all be washed with soap and water after contact with raw meat, and meat should not be tasted during cooking. As soil may be contaminated by cat faeces, gloves should be worn whilst gardening and vegetables should be washed before consumption. Pregnant women should avoid contact with cats; if this is not possible then they should at least avoid changing cat litter. Litter boxes should be covered and emptied daily, and cats should never be fed raw meat. Pregnant women should also not assist at lambing.

There is no vaccine against toxoplasmosis in man.

There is no vaccine against toxoplasmosis in man.