What is the prevalence of toxoplasmosis? 6. The prevalence of toxoplasmosis of is common because it can be foodborne, mother to child, and animal to human. . How is toxoplasmosis typically diagnosed? What challenges are associated with interpreting test results? How can fetal infection be determined? 7. Toxoplasmosis is typically diagnosed by serologic testing that is a test that measures immunoglobulin G and used to determine if a person is infected. Diagnosis can also be made by direct observation of the parasite but staining tissue. Challenges that are associated with interpreting the test results are the presence of antibodies that blend in with the parasites. Fetal infection can be determined by signs and symptoms that include enlarged liver or spleen, vomiting, eye damage low birth weight. And etc. . Describe the principal treatment protocols for toxoplasmosis infection in a pregnant patient. Indicate the pros and cons of each treatment. When is the best time during the course of Toxoplasmosis infection to administer treatment to a patient? 8. When treating an infected pregnant woman, they will be given an antibiotic called spiramycin. If your unborn child has it, your doctor will use a different form of treatment but only in extreme cases. The cons of this are that it may cause serious side effects for both the mother and the baby. The pros are that the drug may reduce that baby’s risk of having neurological problems. The best time to administer treatment to a patient is when the signs and symptoms are first seen. . Explain the correlation between the gestational age of maternal seroconversion for toxoplasmosis and the risk of fetal infection.