Effects of infection with the parasite Toxoplasma during pregnancy

One of the risks that threaten the health of the fetus during pregnancy is the infection of the Toxoplasma parasite from the mother through the placenta. Toxoplasmavirus infection during pregnancy can damage the immune system and cause extremely serious complications.

1. What diseases does Toxoplasma infection cause?

Toxoplasma parasites are single-celled parasites, often found in cats or warm-blooded animals, mammals. In it, cats are the main hosts, Toxoplasma parasites often exist a lot in the cat's intestines, and according to cat feces go out into the environment.

When the Toxoplasma parasite enters the body through the gastrointestinal tract (eating uncooked food, unwashed fruits …), it will attack the bodies in the body, mainly the brain, the muscle system … Toxoplasma parasites do not spread from person to person. However, cats are common pets, so the number of people infected with Toxoplasma parasites is very large. Up to about a third of the world's population is exposed to the parasite at least once.

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Toxoplasma parasites are single-celled parasites, commonly found in cats or warm-blooded animals, mammals

2. How dangerous is toxoplasmavirus infection in pregnancy?

For healthy people, the body with a good immune system can fight the effects of toxoplasma parasites, you will have no symptoms at all. Some people may have lymphadenopathy in the neck or nape. The lymph nodes swell and then gradually fade and disappear for about 6 weeks. Very rarely healthy people suffer from severe infections related to the heart, lungs.

Meanwhile, toxoplasmavirus infection in pregnant women is very dangerous, it can cause complications transmitted to the fetus, causing miscarriage or still still death, babies born at risk of hydrocephalus, concussion. The earlier the time the pregnant mother becomes infected with the Toxoplasma parasite, the more severe the impact.

Infection with toxolasma during pregnancy may be asymptoatic or have enlarged lymph nodes and eye problems. It is possible to examine the effects of parasites Toxoplasma causes to the fetus through ultrasound. Children with congenital infections may suffer from brain, eye, blood disorders, developmental delays. Even if the baby is born normally, you need to monitor the development of the baby because the effects may manifest more clearly later.

3. Degree of toxoplasmavirus infection from pregnant mother to fetus

On average, the risk of the mother being infected with the Parasite Toxoplasma can infect the child by up to 30%, even if the mother does not have any specific symptoms. The degree of infection increases with the time the mother is infected with parasites, namely:

  • The infection rate is 15% if the mother is infected with the parasite Toxoplasma in the first 3 months of pregnancy;
  • The infection rate is 30% if the mother is infected with the Parasite Toxoplasma in the middle 3 months of pregnancy;
  • The infection rate is 60% if the mother is infected with the parasite Toxoplasma in the last 3 months of pregnancy.

If congenital Toxoplasmosis is infected while in the womb, the child is born with deformities, damage to internal organs, especially the brain and eyes.

Some children do not show any obvious manifestations at birth, but only develop the disease when entering their teens such as hearing poorly, developmentally delayed, vision loss …

4. How is Toxoplasmavirus infection during pregnancy treated?

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When toxoplasmavirus infection may require no treatment, antibiotics prescribed by your doctor may be

Normal healthy people infected with Toxoplasma parasites may not need treatment if there are no symptoms or effects. If necessary, antibiotics can be given at the appropriate dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

Pregnant women infected with the Parasite Toxoplasma will be treated with antibiotics to limit the risk of infection to the fetus. Based on the specific condition of the mother, doctors will advise the appropriate treatment. Spiramycin can be considered the best option to protect the unaccepted fetus. If the fetus has a serious infection, detects malformations through ultrasound or a test, you may be offered an abortion.

If you have abnormal symptoms, you should be examined and consulted with a specialist.

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