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A 18-year-old female asked:

Does toxoplasmosis have to be treated if you have a healthy immune system? im staring down the barrel of to seek treatment or not because of the treatment cost, but i have no preexisting health conditions and i have a normal immune system?

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Dr. Hiep Leanswered

Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience

You do not need treatment if you are asymptomatic. By UPTODATE: acute toxoplasmosis is typically self-limited, and most immunocompetent, nonpregnant adults do not require treatment.

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Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered

Family Medicine 63 years experience

See your doctor to discuss the pros and cons as to treatment.. Good Luck

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