 [ Symptoms ] what is toxoplasmosis [ Disease ] toxoplasmosis is a common infection found in birds animals and people for most people it does not cause serious health problems but for a pregnant woman is growing baby it can cause brain damage and vision loss still the chance of a pregnant woman getting the infection and passing it on to her baby is low if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby and are worried that you may have toxoplasmosis ask your doctor about getting tested after you have had the infection you can not get it again or pass it on to your baby you are immune your body has learned how to fight it off you do not have to worry about passing the infection to your baby but if you are not immune you will want to take special care while you are pregnant avoid touching or eating anything that may be infected such as infected meat and infected cat feces 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