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How do you know if you have toxoplasmosis while pregnant?

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To find out if you have toxoplasmosis, your doctor can do a blood test to see if you have those antibodies. If you've been infected recently, your body may not have had time to make them. So even if your test doesn't show any signs of them, your doctor may want to do another test a few weeks later to be sure. 1 июл. 2020 г.


How common is it to get toxoplasmosis while pregnant?

Around 65% to 85% of people who are pregnant in the United States have a chance of getting toxoplasmosis. People who have recently gotten a cat or have outdoor cats, eat undercooked meat, garden, or who have had a recent mononucleosis-type illness have an increased chance of getting toxoplasmosis.

What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy?

Signs of toxoplasmosis include mild flu-like symptoms, such as high temperature, sore throat and aching muscles. In most cases, toxoplasmosis doesn't cause any symptoms. But if a woman becomes infected during pregnancy and passes the infection on to her unborn baby, it can be more serious.

Are you tested for toxoplasmosis when pregnant?

Amniocentesis. In this procedure, which may be done safely after 15 weeks of pregnancy, your doctor uses a fine needle to remove a small amount of fluid from the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the fetus (amniotic sac). Tests are then performed on the fluid to check for evidence of toxoplasmosis.

What should I do if I have toxoplasmosis while pregnant?

The Toxoplasma infection can be treated during pregnancy with antibiotic medication. The earlier the infection is identified and treated, the greater the chance of preventing infection of the unborn child. If the child has already been infected, treatment can make the disease less severe.

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