RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 29
OP 30
VO 52
IS 1
A1 Many, Ariel
A1 Koren, Gideon
YR 2006
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/52/1/29.abstract
AB QUESTION: One of my female patients was tested for Toxoplasma and found positive for immunoglobulin G (IgG). She is planning to get pregnant soon. What are the risks for her and her baby? ANSWER: Up to 25% of Canadians are IgG-positive for Toxoplasma due to past exposure. Immunoglobulin M (IgM) titres indicate current infection. Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan that has several forms during its life cycle: oocyte, tachyzoite, and cyst.