Toxoplasmosis

[Leximama93]

I am terrified of this.. I had two indoor cats that I got rid of in November. Their litter box was in my closet next to my bed. I'm so scared I may have already had this disease when conceiving. I am worrying myself so much right now.. Any advice would be great

[babydue07182013]

I've had cats all my life and am probably already immune. My doctor told me not to get rid of my cats and just be careful scooping the litter box

[Leximama93]

I know you can become immune after having it but so you have to be treated for it after contracting it or it goes away on it's own and you forever have that dead cell in you and your immune? The effects it can have on a fetus are scary and I'm just trying to ease my mind..

[babydue07182013]

If your worried just talk to your doctor about it

[babydue07182013]

Do I have to give up my cat if I'm pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant?
No. You should follow these helpful tips to reduce your risk of environmental exposure to Toxoplasma.
Avoid changing cat litter if possible. If no one else can perform the task, wear disposable gloves and wash your hands with soap and warm water afterwards.
Ensure that the cat litter box is changed daily. The Toxoplasma parasite does not become infectious until 1 to 5 days after it is shed in a cat's feces. Feed your cat commercial dry or canned food, not raw or undercooked meats.
Keep cats indoors. Avoid stray cats, especially kittens.
Do not get a new cat while you are pregnant.
Keep utdoor sandboxes covered.
Wear gloves when gardening and during contact with soil or sand because it might be contaminated with cat feces that contain Toxoplasma.
Wash hands with soap and warm water after gardening or contact with soil or sand.

[Leximama93]

Thanks!
I just think I'm worrying if I have it or not and ill have to wait until my appointment.