Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous, obligate intracellular parasite capable of crossing the placenta to cause spontaneous abortion, preterm labor, or significant disease in the surviving neonate.
Can worms cross the placenta?
The parasites that can be transmitted from mother to fetus in utero are Toxoplasma, Plasmodium, Trypanosoma, Leishmania, and Helminths.
Can worms affect my unborn baby?
Threadworm infection during pregnancy is not known to put your unborn baby at any risk. Pregnant women may be able to avoid taking medicines to treat threadworms by using strict hygiene measures to clear themselves. Threadworms already in the bowel die within approximately six weeks.
Can parasites pass from mother to baby?
An infected mother can transmit this disease to the fetus (congenital transmission).
What can pass through placenta?
Blood from the mother passes through the placenta, filtering oxygen, glucose and other nutrients to your baby via the umbilical cord. The placenta also filters out substances that could be harmful to your baby and removes carbon dioxide and waste products from your baby's blood.
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