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Congenital Toxoplasmosis Learning Center

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Congenital toxoplasmosis is a group of symptoms caused by infection of the unborn baby(fetus) with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.The fetus can become infected with toxoplasmosis if the mother is infected with toxoplasm...

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Symptoms
Congenital toxoplasmosis can damage the baby's eyes, nervous system, skin, and ears.Anemia Enlarged liver and spleen ...
Causes
The fetus can become infected with toxoplasmosis if the mother is infected with toxoplasmosis, or if she has a histor...
Tests
The physical examination may show signs of:AnemiaCerebral calcificationsChorioretinitisHydrocephalusLymphadenopathyMa...
Treatments
Spiramycin can treat infection in the pregnant mother.Pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine can treat fetal infection(diagno...
Risk Factors
  • eating raw or undercooked meat
  • raw meat ingestion
Complications
Prevention
Prospective or expectant mothers can be tested to find out if they are at risk for toxoplasmosis. Pregnant women who ...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are pregnant and think you are at risk for toxoplasmosi...

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