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Most individuals who contract toxoplasmosis do not require treatment because their immune systems are able to control the disease. Symptoms are not usually present. Mild symptoms may be relieved by taking over-the-counter medications

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What are newborns with toxoplasmosis treated with?

Newborns with symptoms of toxoplasmosis are treated with pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine for one year.


How is maternal toxoplasmosis treated?

Maternal toxoplasmosis is treated with spiramycin during the first and early second trimesters of pregnancy.


What is the prognosis for healthy people with toxoplasmosis?

The prognosis for acquired toxoplasmosis in adults with strong immune systems is excellent. The disease often disappears by itself after several weeks.


How is fetal toxoplasmosis treated?

Fetal toxoplasmosis may be treated by giving the mother pyrimethamine and sulfonamides such as sulfadiazine during the later second and third trimesters.


What are newborns with symptoms of toxoplasmosis treated with to protect their bone marrow?

Newborns with symptoms of toxoplasmosis are treated with leucovorin for one year to protect the bone marrow from pyrimethamine toxicity.


What are newborns with symptoms of toxoplasmosis given to reduce inflammation?

Newborns with symptoms of toxoplasmosis are treated with corticosteroids for heart, lung, or eye inflammations.


How are AIDS patients with toxoplasmosis treated?

AIDS patients who have not been infected may be given a drug called TMP/SMX (Bactrim or Septra) to prevent toxoplasmosis infection.


What portion of the population is infected with toxoplasmosis?

Up to one-third of all people are infected with toxoplasmosis.


What is the prognosis for immunocompromised patients with toxoplasmosis?

The disease can be fatal to all immunocompromised patients, especially AIDS patients, and particularly if not treated. As a result, immunocompromised patients are typically placed on anti-toxoplasmosis drugs for the rest of their lives.


How does asthma get treated for people?

Asthma is a critical breathing disorder which is treated by an inhaler when needeed. People with this disorder should take precautions and be healthy. Further questions should be asked to a family doctor.


How common is toxoplasmosis?

The incidence of toxoplasmosis in newborns is one in 1,000 live births.


Can you catch toxoplasmosis from mouse feces in your home?

You can catch toxoplasmosis from mice feces in your home. Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease that pets can carry, especially cats.