Toxoplasmosis Risk: Understanding Exposure from Your Indoor Cat

Question
At this point I am not pregnant, but trying.My cat has always been an indoor cat.  He is 11.  He is declawed and only eats commercial food.  What is the risk of him having (getting) toxoplasmosis? or really what real risk do I have?  I may have to clean the litter box sometimes with gloves of course.

I can't really get a straight answer on risk.

Answer
If the cat does not go outside AT ALL, he cannot get the spores for Toxoplasmosis. This is usually obtained from eating dead animals or digging in the garden where animals have been. Your risk is tiny if the cat is an indoor cat. You still should wash your hands before preparing dinner (after playing with the cat) and try to prevent the cat from jumping on the dinner table while you eat.  If someone else can clean the litter box when you are pregnant, it would merely be a cautionary measure.