Toxoplasmosis if left untreated can lead to blindness. In severe immunocompromised individuals like people having HIV/AIDS, it causes fatal complications like seizures and encephalitis. Toxoplasmosis in the pregnant mother affects the fetus and may result in premature labor, damage the eyes, ears, skin, and nervous system.
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What are the future side effects of toxoplasmosis?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 7 years old. Now, she is normal. Her mother had toxoplasmosis when baby born. After birth, doctors examined baby's blood and she has not got the germs of toxoplasmosis. Now my question is will it cause any problem in the future? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, toxoplasmosis does not have any effects on human being. It is known to cause problems in animals only. However, if the baby is a female child, then she may have to get tested when she is planning for pregnancy, as it may have some effects during the fertile perio... Read Full »