If you work in a pet shop and become pregnant, you should especially AVOID cleaning the cages of ____ because of the risk of catching toxoplasmosis from the droppings of an infected animal.

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Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite found in the feces of infected cats. Pregnant women are at risk of contracting it, as it can lead to birth defects. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid cleaning the cages of cats.

If You Work in a Pet Shop and Become Pregnant