Why doctors do not recommend checking for toxoplasmosis

Usually doctors do not actively recommend not testing for toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasma testing is one of the preconception tests, and women who are preparing for pregnancy can be treated before preparing for pregnancy if toxoplasmosis is detected during the preconception test or during early pregnancy. If a pregnant woman is in the middle or late stages of pregnancy and has no risk factors for Toxoplasma infection or no obvious symptoms to suggest it, she may not be tested for Toxoplasma, but ultimately it is up to the individual to decide. Toxoplasma gondii infection is usually asymptomatic in people with normal immune systems, but in pregnant women, Toxoplasma gondii infection can be transmitted to the fetus, resulting in fetal malformations or even miscarriage. Therefore, Toxoplasma screening is usually recommended when pregnancy is indicated, and it is also necessary for pregnant women to be tested for Toxoplasma if they have a history of pet contact or have a weak immune system. If a pregnant woman is tested positive for Toxoplasma gondii infection, medication will be required. Medication may also be required to terminate the pregnancy if control is not effective. Both medication and termination of pregnancy pose a greater risk to the health and safety of the pregnant woman, so this test should be taken seriously. Usually, if a pregnant woman who has not been tested for Toxoplasma gondii before pregnancy wishes to be tested for Toxoplasma gondii infection, her doctor will inform her of the possible conditions before and after the test and the possible risks during treatment, as long as she gives her informed consent to the test.