As a general rule, the medical team uses the term toxoplasmosis in pregnancy to refer to a disease caused by a parasitic infection.
In this way, the species of protozoa that produces this disorder is Toxoplasma gondii.
On the other hand, the parasite can infect both certain types of animals and the human species. Thus, domestic cats are a fixed host and among intermediaries we can point to certain birds and mammals.
Depending on the characteristics of the patient, clinical cases may or may not present symptoms. In addition, these may vary in severity, treatment and other properties.
What are its possible causes?
As I have said, toxoplasmosis is due to infection caused by a kind of parasite.
Currently, the team of experts has been able to identify a series of transmission routes of this organism. For example, among the most common we can highlight:
- Consumption of raw or undercooked meat that is home to this living being.
- Intake of vegetables that have been in contact with feces of a cat that is also infected.
- Drinking contaminated water.
- Use culinary instruments that have been in contact with contaminated food.
- Receive blood transfusions, tissues or organs from a person who serves as a host for this parasite.
Consequences of suffering toxoplasmosis during pregnancy
