To avoid catching toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, it is important to choose to drink mineral water, eat well-done meat and eat well-washed or cooked vegetables and fruits, in addition to avoiding eating salad outside the home and washing your hands several times a day. Generally, the probability of toxoplasmosis infection increases as pregnancy progresses, but contamination […]
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In most cases of toxoplasmosis, treatment is not necessary, as the immune system is capable of fighting the parasite responsible for the infection. However, when a person has a more compromised immune system or when the infection occurs during pregnancy, it is important that the treatment is carried out according to the doctor’s recommendations. In […]
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Ocular toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondiiwhich can affect various organs, including the eyes, leading to inflammation of the retina and the formation of scars that can directly interfere with the person’s vision. Most cases of toxoplasmosis are congenital, that is, they happen when a pregnant woman has toxoplasmosis but […]
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In most cases of toxoplasmosis, no signs or symptoms of infection are identified, as the body is capable of fighting the parasite. However, in some cases, it is possible that some symptoms may be identified, such as a constant headache, fever, excessive tiredness or difficulty breathing, for example. Symptoms of toxoplasmosis are more common in […]
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Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy can cause symptoms such as low fever, general malaise, swelling in the neck and headache. However, in most cases, toxoplasmosis during pregnancy is asymptomatic and is only identified during prenatal examinations. It is important that toxoplasmosis is identified during pregnancy so that it is possible to prevent complications for the baby, especially […]
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Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii which can be found in cat feces, water or undercooked meat such as pork or lamb, contaminated with the parasite. Most of the time, toxoplasmosis does not cause symptoms, however in the case of people with a more fragile immune system, it is possible to […]
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The IgG test for toxoplasmosis is a serological test carried out to check whether the person has antibodies against the parasite responsible for Toxoplasmosis, the Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), being indicative of past or recent infection. This test is normally requested together with the IgM measurement, as this way it is possible to know if […]
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