How are pregnant women with toxoplasmosis treated?

Answer 1

Transmission of toxoplasmosis from the mother to the fetus may be prevented if the mother takes the antibiotic spiramycin. Later in a pregnancy, if the fetus has contracted the disease, treatment with the antibiotic pyrimethamine

Answer 2

Anyone can get Listeria, but it is the most dangerous to pregnant women. It can cause miscarriages or premature birth.

Listeria is caught through eating contaminated foods. It is most prevalent in soft processed foods. Examples of these would be hot dogs, cream cheese, or feta. Pregnant women are advised to avoid these types of foods.

Also, foods that touch the ground while growing are a higher risk, like cantaloupe. Ready to eat seafood and meats can also be a problem.

For safety reasons, wash any produce thoroughly. Any soft processed foods like Hot Dogs should be cooked.

Answer 3

caused by Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that the mother can acquire from handling infected cats, drinking unpasteurized milk, or eating contaminated meat.