1/3 dos gatos no RU são portadores de um parasita (toxoplasma gondii) que se infectar os donos leva a inflamação crónica que facilita o aparecimento de cancro da próstata:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4526256/Cats-cause-prostate-cancer-men-spreading-parasite.html
Citando:
"A parasite spread by cats could be a factor in causing prostate cancer in men
Scientists found microscopic bug Toxoplasma gondii can trigger inflammation
Chronic inflammation is known to double the risk of developing the cancer
The parasite is carried by cats, is shed in their faeces therefore can spread easily
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Humans can then be infected by drinking contaminated water, eating unwashed vegetables or handling cat litter trays.
More than 46,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in the UK.
Dr Travis Jerde, a professor of toxicology at Indiana University and one of the study authors, said: ‘No one should be getting rid of their cat because of this study, but precautions should be taken when working or playing in areas where cats may have gone to the bathroom – like a garden or sandbox.’"
