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Toxoplamosis In Pregnancy

Toxoplasmosis is an infection that is caused by contact with a microscopic parasitic organism called Toxoplasma gondii. When contracted by a pregnant woman, it can pose a serious risk to her unborn...

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Toxoplasma - Positive Test

Q: I am 8 weeks pregnant and my blood tested positive for toxoplasmosis. What does this mean?A: The initial test for toxoplamosis is an antibody test for IgG. Among American women of childbearing age,...

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Suicide Risk Increased Due to Cat Parasite

Pregnant women should never come in contact with the cat litter box because of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite that may be found in cat feces. The parasite can move to the brain if the pregnant woman...

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Preventing Food-borne Illness During Pregnancy

Large Image: Preventing food-borne illness is always important, but is especially so during pregnancy when the consequences can adversely affect the mother and the unborn child. Listed below are key...

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Toxoplasma Infection in Mexican Newborns

A systemic review of clinical data collected on toxoplasma infection between 1954 and 2009 was recently published out of the University of Guadalajara. Medical professionals in Mexico believe as many...

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