What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis? Most people have no
symptoms because their immune system keeps the parasite from
causing illness. Sometimes people who have toxoplasmosis
experience flu-like symptoms, such as: - Swollen lymph nodes -
Body aches In people who have a weak immune system,
toxoplasmosis can cause serious medical problems, such as: -
Blurry vision - Trouble with balance and coordination - Problems
with the lungs Your immune system can become weak for a number
of reasons. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection leading
to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) can weaken the
immune system. So can some kinds of cancer chemotherapy or
medicines that are taken after an organ transplant. What happens
if I have it while I’m pregnant? If you become infected while
pregnant, your unborn child may also become infected. Infected
babies may not develop any disease, or they may become very ill,
with serious damage to the brain and eyes. If you have been
infected previously (at least 6 to 9 months