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Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy

While in the womb, an unborn infant relies on its mother’s immune system to offer protection from viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. However, if a mother becomes infected with certain germs, the illness can spread to her unborn baby. One serious infection that can later lead to learning problems or other disabilities with the child is called toxoplasmosis.

If you suspect that you have toxoplasmosis, it is important that doctors recognize and treat your infection to help prevent damage to your baby. However, if a physician fails in this duty to you, your baby may be at risk for severe health problems. If your precious son or daughter has suffered from toxoplasmosis due to doctor negligence, contact a knowledgeable New Jersey birth injury attorney from Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.

What is Toxoplasmosis?

Toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii that generally affects only animals, with cats being a prime host. However, this parasite can live in the soil and contaminate your food products. If you eat an item that carries Toxoplasma gondii, you can also become a host to this parasite. You may notice signs such as inflamed lymph nodes, fever, and other flu-like symptoms.

Toxoplasmosis and Infants

If a woman becomes infected with the toxoplasmosis parasite during pregnancy, it can transfer to her unborn child. While the infant may not show signs of infections at birth, this congenital toxoplasmosis infection can later lead to problems such as:

  • Learning disabilities
  • Blindness
  • Hearing difficulties
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Seizures
  • Mental retardation

Congenital toxoplasmosis is a serious disorder, so your doctor must be very careful with checking for this infection and controlling the spread of the parasite to help you avoid transferring this parasite to your child.

Contact Us

At Levinson Axelrod, P.A., we believe that you deserve careful, thorough treatment from your doctor so that you can help protect your child from toxoplasmosis and other infections. If you believe that a medical mistake has led to congenital toxoplasmosis for your child, you can fight back. Contact a compassionate yet determined New Jersey birth infection lawyer from our offices at 800-346-5529 today to discuss your case.