WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 1999: Re: how common is toxoplasmosis?

Re: how common is toxoplasmosis?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 20:38:30 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 28 Apr 1999, AMD wrote: >
>I've heard all the warnings and horror stories about toxoplasmosis in
>the lay press. I was wondering how often doctor's actually see this
>problem in their pregnant patients and newborns? Has the frequency of
>this infection been reduced since litter box cleaning has been added to
>the pregnant no-no list? Do most cases come from infected cats, or from
>undercooked meat?
>
>The impression I have gotten from my OB's in both pregnancies is that
>toxoplasmosis infections are very rare and the likelihood of acquiring
>it during pregnancy is minimal, particularly if you have always had cats
>and have had the same cats for a while. The vet even told me that he
>has never had a single cat test positive for the parasite.
>
>Has the lay press overblown this problem? Or is it a very rare
>occurrence that can be so catastrophic that everyone needs to protect
>themselves?
>
>Thanks,
>Andrea

Rare, not overblown, devastating.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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