A 27-year-old primigravida at 20 weeks of gestation presents to the GP having been bitten by a cat. The wound is on her forearm and is a superficial p...

Question

A 27-year-old primigravida at 20 weeks of gestation presents to the GP having been bitten by a cat. The wound is on her forearm and is a superficial puncture wound. She is concerned about toxoplasmosis. She is well and has no lymphadenopathy. Which is the single most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Toxoplasmosis is transmitted by contact with cat faeces or contaminated soil and undercooked meat - a cat bite does not transmit toxoplasmosis. Treat the wound and reassure.

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Toxoplasmosis is transmitted by cat bites - she should be tested urgently

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She should be prescribed prophylactic spiramycin immediately

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She should have her cat rehomed to eliminate the risk of toxoplasmosis

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Administer human rabies immunoglobulin

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Toxoplasmosis Transmission - Cat Bite Misconception

A 27-year-old primigravida at 20 weeks of gestation presents to the GP having been bitten by a cat. The wound is on her forearm and is a superficial puncture wound. She is concerned about toxoplasmosis. She is well and has no lymphadenopathy. Which is the single most appropriate advice?