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Cats & "Toxo" - from Kitty Litter to the eyeballs with Professor  Justine Smith (173)

Cats & "Toxo" - from Kitty Litter to the eyeballs with Professor Justine Smith (173)

FromShirtloads of Science


Cats & "Toxo" - from Kitty Litter to the eyeballs with Professor Justine Smith (173)

FromShirtloads of Science

ratings:
Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Feb 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What is the science behind warning pregnant women to stay away from cat faeces ? It involves a parasite (called "Toxo" for short)  that migrates between humans and their cats. The risk to unborn children is real and world renowned expert, Professor Justine Smith, takes Dr Karl through the life cycle from Kitty Litter to the eyeballs.https://www.flinders.edu.au/people/justine.smith
Released:
Feb 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood. https://drkarl.com/