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In France, toxoplasmosis is very commonly acquired from food.

In 1965, 83% of pregnant women in France were found to have it. This dropped to 37% by 2010.

Infection normally causes subtle behavior changes. There may be more risk-taking behavior, leading to more car crashes and more promiscuity. Schizophrenia becomes more common.

So maybe you are affected, but you haven't noticed. Maybe you would have made different life choices without an infection. Maybe you would have avoided some injuries.



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