Toxoplasmosis Test: Why It Is Done
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Why It Is Done
A toxoplasmosis test is done to check if a:
- Pregnant woman has antibodies from a toxoplasmosis infection. If the IgG type of antibody is present, it means an infection occurred in the past and the baby does not have a chance of becoming infected. If the IgM type of antibody is present, it means the infection is recent and the baby does have a chance of becoming infected.
- Baby has toxoplasmosis.
- Person with a weakened immune system, such as someone who has HIV, has a chance of getting a toxoplasmosis infection.
| Last updated: | June 27, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Gregory A L Davies, MD, FRCSC, FACOG - Maternal-Fetal Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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