Humans become infected with Toxoplasma gondii primarily by

A. being bitten by a tick.
B. direct skin penetration.
C. ingesting food or water contaminated with cysts.
D. ingesting meat containing the parasite.
E. intimate contact with another person.


Answer: D

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