In 2011, my husband and I planned to enlarge the family (but for he alth reasons we changed our plans). Then I did IgG and IgM tests. Results: IgG 0 and IgM 0.6. We have now reverted to our intention to have a child. I found out that IgG positive and IgM negative mean that the woman had already developed toxoplasmosis. Negative IgG and IgM means that the woman has never suffered from toxoplasmosis. During pregnancy, you will need to be additionally tested and be especially careful about contact with cats and other animals. Also, negative IgG and positive IgM also mean that you have to repeat the tests after some time. Let me mention that I have an outdoor cat at home. So, should I repeat the test before getting pregnant?
You can also get infected with toxoplasmosis by eating raw meat. The indications for toxoplasmosis testing are only at the beginning of pregnancy and, in first trimester negative women, between weeks 21 and 26 of pregnancy.
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Barbara GrzechocińskaAssistant professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical University of Warsaw. I accept privately in Warsaw at ul. Krasińskiego 16 m 50 (registration is available every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
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