Toxoplasma test before pregnancy

Most expectant mothers who are preparing for pregnancy or are already pregnant should have heard of the disease "Toxoplasma infection". The occurrence of this disease can cause miscarriage, premature birth, or even stillbirth, malformation, and central nervous system disorders. Therefore, many expectant mothers are very worried and afraid when they find themselves having this disease. So, how to check for Toxoplasma gondii before pregnancy?

First, how to check for Toxoplasma gondii before pregnancy? Eugenics and good parenting are important measures to improve the quality of the population. The "three pre-checks" are particularly important, namely pre-marital, pre-pregnancy and prenatal check-ups, which are of great significance for reducing birth defects, improving the quality of the population and ensuring the safety of mothers and children. The five eugenics tests are essential items in pre-pregnancy check-ups, and toxoplasmosis testing is just one of them. It is of great value for the diagnosis of pregnant women before, during and after pregnancy and before delivery, as well as the health of the fetus and other diseases. It can determine whether primary intrauterine infection in early pregnancy affects the development of the fetus.

Second, even if a pregnant woman is infected with Toxoplasma gondii, the fetus will not necessarily be infected 100%. It’s just that the probability of infection will increase. If the infection is to be confirmed, other examination methods are needed. The five eugenics items are a group of examination items for pathogenic microorganisms, abbreviated as TORCH in English: T stands for Toxoplasma gondii (TOX). R stands for rubella virus (RV). C stands for cytomegalovirus (CMV). H stands for herpes simplex virus

(HSV). O stands for other pathogenic microorganisms (Others), such as hepatitis virus (especially hepatitis B virus), Epstein-Barr virus, parvovirus B19, HIV virus, Treponema pallidum, etc.

How to check for Toxoplasma gondii before pregnancy? What do IgM and IgG, which we often see on test reports, mean? These two items are actually two antibodies of the above-mentioned viruses. IgM can reflect the infection situation in the past 1 to 2 months, and IgG can represent the human body's immunity to the corresponding virus. The following results may appear on the examination report. Don’t panic when you see the (+) sign. It is particularly important to understand the relevant knowledge and maintain a good attitude. No matter what the result is, follow the instructions of the professional doctor.