A member asked:

What are the chances of abortion if a pregnant woman gets toxoplasmosis during the very first month of pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Varies: The risk is about 15% that the fetus will be infected if exposed in the first trimester. The earlier that the fetus is exposed, the more severe the results can be. The physician would be the best guide as to testing and treatment for an exposure.

Answered 3/12/2013

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How will toxoplasmosis affect my pregnancy?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Why is toxoplasmosis so harmful in pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can toxoplasmosis cause complications in my pregnancy?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What is the treatment for toxoplasmosis in pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer