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Do you have to get toxoplasmosis testing while pregnant?

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Not routine: Pregnant women are not generally routinely screened for toxoplasmosis during pregnancy unless there is exposure and symptoms. However, individual practice policy may vary.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/20/2014

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Hello i have an indoor cat, should i take a toxoplasmosis test before deciding to get pregnant? Bcz a doc told m i shld b pg to take it

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My wife is pregnant and sometimes our cat doesn't clean his bum well (sometimes had little bits of dry poo on his bum) Is there a chance she can get toxoplasmosis from places the cat sits?

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