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Toxoplasmosis

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Parasitic infection from cats/food causing flu-like symptoms.

A parasitic infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii, often spread through cat feces or undercooked meat, causing flu-like symptoms. The CDC states that toxoplasmosis can be severe in pregnancy, leading to congenital issues, treated with antiparasitics like pyrimethamine.