I was born with Toxoplasmosis my mother while pregnant passed the parasite on to me. For the pass 19 years I haven't had any Signs or Symptoms. Now Im about to be on my Second-Trimester. I also haven't seen a doctor yet, my 1st apointment in on Sept 8th. How much can this affect my unborn child?
2006-08-30 08:57:03 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
As far as I know, your risk of developing it is as high as for any other person.
30 to 60% of the world is infected and never knows, so don't worry to much about it.
Congenital toxoplasmosis is a special form in which an unborn child is infected via the placenta. This is the reason that pregnant women should be checked for Toxoplasma antibodies. A positive titer indicates previous exposure and immunity and largely ensures the unborn baby's safety.
This would mean you are actually safer. Hows that?
2006-08-30 09:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Toxoplasmosis is a parasite that happen during pregnancy, the doctor usually give you a medication for this.
But some cases, it pass to their baby (it can cause some birth defect or go away by itself).
To avoid toxoplasmosis, before you get pregnant you should check to your doctor (blood test etc).
But if you already pregnant, you should check with your doctor asap in early pregnancy.
2006-08-30 09:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by booboobooboobooobooo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mother had toxoplasmosis...she was born with it too. My sister and I didn't get it. I don't think it can effect your unborn child as long as you are careful. Ask your doctor at your appointment to be sure!
2006-08-30 09:03:09 · answer #3 · answered by .vato. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all human beings can get toxoplasmosis, newborns, toddlers, adults - absolutely everyone. probabilities of having it even nonetheless are fairly minimum, as you first might desire to have a cat contaminated with the affliction after which you will possibly desire to ingest that cats faeces to get it. maximum those that have had it that have no latest well being problems probable wont even understand theyve had it. indications are equivalent to that of a chilly, and can be taken care of with antibiotics
2016-11-06 02:21:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
isnt that the disease you get from cat poo?
2006-08-30 09:03:18 · answer #5 · answered by etherialdowntime024 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋