medicine for toxoplasmosis is only needed when the infection affects a growing baby ( fetus ) or someone with a very weak immune system. so although a pregnant woman who has a healthy immune system is not personally at risk when infected treatment is needed to protect her fetus. if you are diagnosed with toxoplasmosis during pregnancy you will be treated with antibiotics. 3 antibiotic treatment reduces the chances that your fetus will become infected. if your fetus becomes infected (diagnosed using amniocentesis ) another antibiotic may replace or be added to your treatment. if your newborn has toxoplasmosis he or she will take antibiotics for the first year of life. this is needed to lower the risk of brain damage and blindness from the infection. medication choices antibiotic therapy what to think about antibiotic treatment during pregnancy may not cure a fetal toxoplasmosis infection. 1 webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
what medications and treatments are available to treat toxoplasmosis during pregnancy?