The Role and Function of Regulatory T Cells in Toxoplasma gondii-Induced Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

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Life cycle and spread of T. gondii between people and animal. Feline is the definitive host. Intermediate hosts will infect by ingesting the water source of T. gondii oocyst deposited in cat feces or animal meat and milk products containing cysts or pseudocysts. Pregnant women infected during the gestation period will bring about adverse outcomes because T. gondii can be transmitted to the fetus through the placenta.