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HIV And Toxoplasmosis In Cats

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Brighton, England, United Kingdom

I have very advanced three drug resistant HIV with no future treatment options should my current treatment fail. My concern is staying overnight with a new prospective Boyfriend,who has a pet Cat that goes outdoors. Toplasmosis is a parasite that lives in Cat Litter, and if the dust from the Cat Litter is inhaled or ingested, it can cause blindness in HIV positive people who's CD4 falls below 50-100
In other words, if my treatment were to fail in the future,and my CD4 fell, Cat Litter… read more

July 21
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A myHIVteam Member

We have four cats and my children know that I'm absolutely not allowed to touch the litter in any way shape or form. They've been doing a great job keeping on top of it and hasn't been a problem. I was also told the same thing when I was pregnant years ago, because it can cross over into the babies bloodstream.

July 28
A myHIVteam Member

Worked out well in the end. Thank You Team for being so supportive xxx

July 28
A myHIVteam Member

Ive raised the subject with my new guy. He reacted very calmly and his Cat does her mess outdoors only..He said shes not allowed into bedroom or on kitchen surfaces, he showers before and after sex, so I think my worry is much less now

July 21
A myHIVteam Member

Excellent.... I knew you would work something out. You both look very handsome together. Lots of good times and good fortune lay ahead 🌈🌈🌈🌈🙏🤗❤️

July 28
A myHIVteam Member

I took the plunge and am staying with my new boyfriend. This morning I let the cat out into the garden as she wanted to go to the ladies room. So things sorted now

July 28

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