Certain types of infections can be harmless for the adults and may not need any treatment, one such infection is Toxoplasmosis. However, this infection is very dangerous for the pregnant females as it can get passed on to the baby causing major damage including blindness. This test is generally advised by the doctor for pregnant females as screening for Toxoplasmosis infection as well as for disgnosis if they present with symptoms of toxoplasmosis infection. People who are in habit of having pets especially cats are more prone to have this kind of infection.
Toxoplasma Test or Toxoplasmosis Test is a medical test that uses blood analysis to determine toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii. This test evaluates antibodies against this parasite that are present in the body. The type and number of antibodies help determine whether the infection has occurred recently or in the past. Toxoplasmosis is generally harmless and asymptomatic in adults. This infection may not require any treatment and usually occurs due to raw or undercooked meat.
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Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii. It is one of the most common parasites. This infection typically occurs if someone consumes raw/undercooked meat or unpasteurized goat milk. It may also happen on the exposure to infected cat faeces or transfer from infected mother to foetus during pregnancy. All pregnant females and newborns should get screened for Toxoplasma infection. Most pregnant females may remain asymptomatic even after getting infected and pass on the infection to their baby. “Amniocentesis” is a procedure to check for the condition in the developing baby. It is usually done after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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It helps evaluate antibodies formed in the blood in response to this parasite. The antibody levels are measured in International Units Per Millilitre or IU/mL. The antibodies against this parasite are formed within 2 weeks post-infection and reach the peak 1-2 months after infection.
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What does the Toxoplasma Test Measure ?
This test is mainly prescribed to pregnant females to check for toxoplasmosis in the mother or foetus. This infection may cause brain damage and blindness in the developing foetus if it remains undetected.
Why should I do the CBC Test ?
Ideally any test should be done on advise of doctor. However, CBC is a general test that can be done on your own as well. Incase you are having fever which is not improving even after 3 days of taking anti-pyretic medicine like Paracetamol then a CBC test may be done to rule out any infection. A doctor may also prescribe the test for initial diagnosis of any infection, cancer or any kind of anemia.
When should you get tested for toxoplasmosis?
One should get tested for toxoplasmosis if:
you observe any sign of the disease
you are at high risk of getting infected with the parasite.
Suppose a pregnant woman tests positive for it. In that case, the doctor performs a procedure named “Amniocentesis” to check for the same infection in the developing baby.
Pregnant women undergo the Toxoplasma test after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
What is Toxoplasma IgG positive?
Toxoplasma IgG test indicates the person is either infected currently or in the past due to this parasite. The Toxoplasma IgG positive results are not confirmatory data for recent or current infection. The test gives positive results if very low levels of IgG antibodies are circulating in the blood. These antibodies might be due to a past acute episode of this parasitic infection.
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