If a pregnant woman is infected with the parasite, she can pass the infection to her fetus. This is most common if the infection happens during the woman’s third trimester. However, if the infection does transfer earlier, it can mean more serious complications. A baby born with toxoplasmosis can develop seizures and have an enlarged liver and spleen and jaundice.
Most infants born with the infection don’t show symptoms right away. As they get older, signs such as hearing loss or mental disabilities can develop.

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