The Impact of Toxoplasma gondii

Toxoplasma gondii is recognized as one of the most successful parasites, capable of infecting nearly all warm-blooded animals, including humans. It thrives in a variety of hosts, with its definitive host being cats, where it reproduces sexually. Interestingly, the human infection rate is relatively high, with approximately one in three people globally thought to be infected, often without their knowledge. This resilience and adaptability underscore its evolutionary success and raise questions about its influence on host behavior and health outcomes.