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Toxoplasma gondii IgG
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Toxoplasma gondii IgG

What's 
Toxoplasma gondii IgG
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Toxoplasma IgG is a type of antibody that your body creates when it fights off an infection caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. This tiny organism can be found in cat waste or undercooked meat and has the ability to infect almost all warm-blooded animals, including humans. When the parasite enters your body, it can cause an illness called toxoplasmosis. If Toxoplasma IgG is present in your blood, it means that you have been exposed to this parasite at some point in your life. Your immune system remembers this encounter and continues to produce these antibodies to help protect you from getting infected again in the future.
If Your Levels Are High
High levels of Toxoplasma IgG in your blood could mean that you've come into contact with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite at some point. This might have happened through touching cat poop, eating undercooked meat, or even being around contaminated water or dirt. When your body fights off this tiny invader, it creates these antibodies to help protect you from getting infected again. Keep in mind that things like your age, overall health, and certain medications (like steroids or immune-suppressing drugs) can affect the amount of Toxoplasma IgG in your system. High levels could point to a past or recent case of toxoplasmosis, which is an illness caused by the parasite.
Symptoms of High Levels
Symptoms of high levels of Toxoplasma IgG could include fatigue, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and in some cases, fever. However, many people with elevated Toxoplasma IgG levels may not exhibit any noticeable symptoms at all.
If Your Levels are Low
Low levels of Toxoplasma IgG might mean that your body hasn't come across the Toxoplasma gondii parasite before. This could be because you haven't been exposed to places where the parasite is usually found, like soil with cat poop or undercooked meat. It's also possible that your immune system is strong and has stopped the parasite from causing an infection. On the other hand, your body might not be making enough antibodies due to things like certain medications, not getting enough nutrients, or health issues that affect your immune system.
Symptoms of Low Levels
Symptoms of low levels of Toxoplasma IgG are typically non-existent, as this simply indicates a lack of previous exposure to the parasite.

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