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Re: Sushi in first four weeks

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Jul 2001 06:39:46 -0500 (CDT)


You should be OK. Toxo doesn't come from fish. You shouyld watch the amount of fish you eat (cooked) because of mercury concerns. You shouldn't eat raw fish at all.

At Mon, 30 Jul 2001, Rene wrote: >
>I just found out I am pregnant (four weeks). In the second and third
>weeks of pregnancy I had sushi (total of two times). I eat sushi
>regularly and have never gotten sick; however I am concerned about
>having consumed raw fish during the first few weeks of pregnancy. Should
>I be tested for toxoplasmosis? Is there much reason to be
>alarmed/concerned?
>
>Thanks,
>Rene

--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

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