Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: ToxoplasmosisDuration of this episode and persistence:
Current general condition: IgG negative, IGM = 0.7 positive
Other: Is it serious? Is spiramycin effective? When will IgG turn positive?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: You need to do the following:First, pay attention to food hygiene. Meat must be thoroughly cooked to prevent raw meat from contaminating cooked food.
Second, keep cats indoors and feed them cooked food or commercial cat food. Do not let them hunt outside. Cats can contract infections by eating infected rodents or birds, or by consuming food contaminated with cat feces.
Third, maintain good daily hygiene. Remove cat feces daily, and wash your hands thoroughly after coming into contact with animal waste.
Fourth, unless a pregnant woman’s blood test confirms she has had a previous toxoplasmosis infection, she should avoid contact with cats and their feces during pregnancy.
Fifth, there are several simple and effective treatments for toxoplasmosis infection, such as sulfonamides combined with pyrimethamine, and spiramycin, among others. Treatment must be carried out under medical advice. If a pregnant woman is infected and treated promptly, the risk of fetal infection can be significantly reduced.