Worried about toxoplasmosis exposure? This test detects antibodies to determine whether you have a past or recent toxoplasma infection. It’s particularly recommended for pregnant women, those planning pregnancy, or individuals with weakened immune systems, as toxoplasmosis can pose risks in these groups.
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Toxoplasma Igm
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Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the toxoplasma parasite. Infection usually occurs through eating undercooked, contaminated meat or cleaning a cats litter box when the cat has shed Toxoplasma in its faeces. Often those who are infected have very few symptoms because a healthy persons immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness. However, those with compromised immune systems and pregnant women should be cautious as an infection can cause serious health problems and affect the unborn child. When the body is exposed to the toxoplasma parasite, the immune system responds by producing antibodies to the parasite. IgM antibodies are the first to be produced by the body in response to a Toxoplasma infection.
Toxoplasma IgG
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Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the toxoplasma parasite. Infection usually occurs through eating undercooked, contaminated meat or cleaning a cats litter box when the cat has shed Toxoplasma in its faeces. Often those who are infected have very few symptoms because a healthy persons immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness. However, those with compromised immune systems and pregnant women should be cautious as an infection can cause serious health problems and affect the unborn child. The body produces Toxoplasma IgG antibodies after being infected by this parasite.
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This test can detect past exposure and possible recent infection but does not confirm an active infection on its own. If IgM antibodies are present, further confirmatory testing may be needed. Pregnant individuals should consult a healthcare professional for follow-up if results indicate recent exposure.
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What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis?
Many people are unaware when they become infected as toxoplasmosis doesn't usually cause symptoms. However, a pregnant woman who becomes infected can pass on the infection to her unborn child. If someone with a weakened immune system becomes infected, the parasite can cause severe health complications.
What is a Toxoplasma Antibodies Blood Test?
Our Toxoplasma Antibodies Blood Test detects antibodies in your blood that the body produces in response to a Toxoplasma gondii infection. With this test, you can identify a current or past infection.
What is toxoplasmosis?
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the common parasite Toxoplasma gondii that can be caught by ingesting contaminated food or water, especially by eating raw or undercooked meat or by handling contaminated cat litter.