Thread: Why does my neuropathic pain seem to flair when I get a cold or sinus infections?
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Old 09-28-2011, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsD View Post
I caught something a few years ago when my cat sneezed on me.
AFAIK the only disease that can cross the feline/human barrier (except rabies and a few things from bites & scratches) is toxoplasmosis (very dangerous for AIDS patients & pregnant women), which is spread by fecal contact - not a sneeze, but I'm factchecking this with two veterinarians (feline specialists). I should have an answer this evening.

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