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In what way you can determine if a baby has toxoplasmosis?
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Blood tests: Diagnosis can be confirmed by detecting a positive blood test called the IgM assay for toxo in the first 6 months. An IgG assay may pick up moms transferred material and would not be specific for baby.The IgM would be produced by the baby in response to an infection. Suspicion & need for testing may arise from exam findings.
Answered 1/12/2015
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Blood Test: Serology(igm, igg antibodies) , polymerase chain reaction assays(pcr), histopathology.
Answered 11/16/2013
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