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I want to try to get pregnant but during the holidays i've been eating smoked salmon & pat, should i wait in case i develope listeriosis/toxoplasmosis?

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Dr. Ryan Stanton answered

No: I think you are in pretty good shape. If the food is that sketchy, you shouldn't be eating it either.

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Answered 8/20/2013

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A member asked:

I want to try to get pregnant but during the holidays i've been eating smoked salmon & pat, should i wait in case i develope listeriosis/toxoplasmosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ryan Stanton answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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