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5. Risk Factors for More Serious Infections

While anyone exposed to infected feces or contaminated food or water might contract toxoplasmosis, the people most at risk for serious repercussions are those with conditions that weaken the immune system, such as HIV/AIDS. People getting chemotherapy or taking other immunosuppressant drugs also face a higher risk of dangerous symptoms. Complications in People with Compromised Immunity

A person with a compromised immune system could develop encephalitis, a severe brain infection that, untreated, can lead to death.

In rare cases, otherwise healthy people with toxoplasmosis develop eye infections that can cause blindness if they are not treated.

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