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Congenital toxoplasmosis is a group of symptoms and characteristics caused by infection of the fetus with the organism Toxoplasma gondii .
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Symptoms
Prematurity; Small birth weight infant; Increased or prolonged jaundice; Skin rash (petechiae or ecchymosis) at birth.
Causes
Fetal infection with toxoplasmosis results when a nonimmune pregnant woman is initially infected with toxoplasmosis, or...
Tests
The physical examination may show signs of: Chorioretinitis; Cerebral calcifications; Hydrocephalus; Macrocephaly or mi...
Treatments
Infection in the pregnant mother can be treated with spiramycin. Fetal infection (diagnosed during the pregnancy) can b...
Complications
Blindness or severe visual disability; Severe mental retardation; Other neurological manifestations.
Prevention
Prospective or expectant mothers can be serologically tested to determine if they are at risk for toxoplasmosis. Pregna...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are pregnant and think you are at risk for toxoplasmosis ...
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