Question 1

if i got toxoplasmosis when i was 6 mnths pregn, can my baby be ok? if not, can i still take medication so my baby is ok? now im 7 months pregn

Accepted Answer

Toxo: How did you know that you had toxoplasmosis? I assume that diagnosis came from your doctor? If so, i would ask about it as soon as possible. If you did have toxoplasmosis there are medications that can be given, some of which depend on whether there are ultrasound findings. There is a possibility the baby can also become infected, so it's very important to see and talk to your doctor.

Question 2

which is the drug of choice for toxoplasmosis during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Spiramycin.: Spiramycin, pyrimethamine/sulfadiazine, Azithromycin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole are in decreasing order of preference the agents to use for toxoplasmosis treatment during pregnancy.

Question 3

toxoplasmosis effects on humans behavior?

Accepted Answer

Many possible : Most healthy people who are infected with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite do not have any signs or symptoms.  Some people develop signs and symptoms similar to those of the flu such as body aches, headache, fever, &amp; fatigue. More severe signs in people with compromised immune systems may include headache, confusion, lung problems, poor vision, poor coordination &amp; seizures.

Question 4

if i get toxoplasmosis, will it definitely have an impact on my baby?

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No: Congenital toxoplasmosis infections are rare.  Even if you were to develop an acute infection, the chances of it causing a problem in the baby is rare.

Question 5

can toxoplasmosis live on the carpet?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It lives in dirt/dust/soil.  If your carpet is full of that, then yes.

Question 6

can you reverse the effects of toxoplasmosis on a child if they are born with it?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Toxoplasmosis significantly impacts brain development. Very little can be done to reverse it's effects. However, some treatment snare available that may help.

Question 7

what are the affects of toxoplasmosis on someone with hiv?

Accepted Answer

Encephalitis: The most common complication of toxoplasmosis in people with HIV infection is toxoplasmic encephalitis: brain lesions that can cause seizures, weakness, numbness, paralysis, or personality changes.

Question 8

is toxoplasmosis airborne?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: The airborne transmission you are thinking of is if a pregnant woman changes the litter for an infected cat; the close proximity to the infected litter dust could lead to transmission.  By far, the most likely transmission is from consumption of undercooked meat.

Question 9

how common is toxoplasmosis?

Accepted Answer

Fairly: According to the CDC, about 60 million people in the US have this parasite in their body. Risk of getting sick increases in pregnancy or if immunity is low. People are exposed by eating undercooked vegetables or meat or from cat litter.

Question 10

how can i get toxoplasmosis?

Accepted Answer

Undercooked meat: Most people (and even some doctors) think it is cats.  But cats are not a major reason for toxoplasmosis in this country.  Undercooked meat is the most common way people acquire toxoplasmosis.  Eat your meat well-done!

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