All of the Following Are True Statements Concerning Toxoplasma Infection

question 46

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true statements concerning Toxoplasma infection EXCEPT:

• A) It is a rare infection.
• B) The majority of infected people are asymptomatic.
• C) It is typically contracted by eating undercooked meat.
• D) It causes severe problems when it infects a fetus.
• E) In healthy individuals, the infection is self- limiting and results in no permanent damage.

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Definitions:

Infant Mortality

The death of children under the age of one year, measured by the infant mortality rate, an essential indicator of a nation's health status.

Sanitation Improvements

Enhancements made to reduce exposure to hazards that can cause human injury or disease through safe water, proper waste disposal, and hygiene practices.

Western Countries

Nations typically located in the Western hemisphere, often characterized by democratic forms of government, industrial economies, and certain cultural norms.

Growing Population

An increase in the number of individuals in a population over a period.