Toxoplasma gondii is associated with which condition?

• A. A bacterium causing toxication
• B. This parasite has led to hospitalization and death, causes toxoplasmosis
• C. A fungus used in fermentation
• D. A virus that infects the liver

Answer: (B)

Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite that causes toxoplasmosis. It is not a bacterium, fungus, or virus. While many infections are mild or asymptomatic, toxoplasmosis can be severe enough to require hospitalization and, in people with weakened immune systems or during pregnancy, can lead to serious complications or death. Because of this, the association is with toxoplasmosis caused by this parasite, which can be a serious disease in certain individuals.