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Toxoplasmosis from fox poo?

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exexe · 30/07/2012 13:01

I had to clean fox poo from my hall way yesterday after stepping in it. I totally forgot about toxoplasmosis. Is fox poo dangerous?

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exexe · 30/07/2012 13:27

Anyone help? I'm pretty sure it was fox poo as it was right outside the front door and I don't think a cat would poo there? I've never owned a cat but they usually poo in soil I think.
Anyone have any info or reassurance please?

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Badgerina · 30/07/2012 13:35

Assuming you washed yourself thoroughly afterwards? And didn't eat any? It's mostly cat poo that you need to be careful of. Call your MW if you're concerned.

I think most people have had previous infection from Toxoplasmosis so it's not an issue for most.

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exexe · 30/07/2012 13:53

Thanks. I'm pretty sure I didn't eat any but am worried about minute traces left under fingernails or something!

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Emmiedarling · 30/07/2012 16:42

My dog rolled in fox poo yesterday. I didn't realise he had done it til I'd given him many strokes & cuddles. Opphs got it all over myself. Hope I didnt bite my nails!! :-/

I'm 30 weeks now and am trying not to worry about it!

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exexe · 30/07/2012 17:01

Well I've never owned any pets and have never been around any so am worried. I called my gp and she said I don't need to worry but my gp is rubbish.
Im also assuming it was fox poo but can't be 100% sure as it was raining yesterday so it was very soggy poo!

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SquealyB · 30/07/2012 17:32

It is all about risk......if you have been exposed to a little bit of fox poo on one occasion and you didn't tuck into a fox poo sandwhich, washed your hands etc. I think you should be grand.

Even if it was cat poo - it is again highly unlikely you are going to catch anything from one exposure.

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exexe · 31/07/2012 13:54

Thanks Squealy. I'm just being a typical paranoid pregnant woman!
I've googled like a loon and can't find anything linking fix poo and spreading toxoplasmosis so hopefully all will be well.

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DoingItForMyself · 31/07/2012 14:31

Fox poo sandwich mmmm....

SquealyB · 31/07/2012 14:35

No worries exexe. I have had some pregnancy paranoia myself so understand where you are coming from Smile.

Rainydayinlondon · 18/08/2024 23:56

The GP can do a blood test to rule it out if you're worried

Adamsapple89 · 19/08/2024 00:31

@Rainydayinlondon you're about 12 years late on this thread 😅

Rainydayinlondon · 19/08/2024 01:09

🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wonder why it popped ( or was that pooped) up?
Not even sure why I clicked on it tbh ( boredom probably) 😂

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