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Those without symptoms typically do not need treatment. Medications to treat the infection include an antimalarial drug and antibiotics. AIDS patients should continue treatment for as long as their immune system is weak to prevent the disease from reactivating. For information r...[read article]

Tests for Toxoplasmosis

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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The toxoplasma test looks for antibodies to a parasite called Toxoplasma in the blood. The parasite causes an infection called toxoplasmosis, which can be dangerous...  More
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The toxoplasma test looks for antibodies to a parasite called Toxoplasma in the blood. The parasite causes an infection called toxoplasmosis, which can be dangerous...  More
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A magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) scan of the head is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues.Unlike x-rays and ...  More
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Depending on the study being done, you may need to lie on your stomach, back, or side.A cranial CT scan produces images from your upper neck to the top of your head...  More
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A CSF cell count is a test to measure the number of red and white blood cells that are in cerebrospinal fluid(CSF). CSF is a clear fluid that circulates in the spac...  More
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Giemsa stain method
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Lumbar puncture(LP) is the technique of using a needle to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) from the spinal canal. CSF is the clear, watery liquid that protects the...  More
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Toxoplasma Gondii DNA Assay Test
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Wright Staining
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Wright-Giemsa Stain Method
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The TORCH screen is a blood test that checks for several different infections in a newborn. TORCH stands for toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex...  More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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A computed tomography(CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  More
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IgM Serum Test
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Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Serum Test
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Immunoelectrophoresis, also called gamma globulin electrophoresis, or immunoglobulin electrophoresis, is a method of determining the blood levels of three major imm...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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A brain biopsy is the removal of a small piece of brain tissue for the diagnosis of abnormalities of the brain, such as Alzheimer''s disease, tumors, infe...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Toxoplasmosis

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PYRIMETHAMINE (pahy ruh METH uh meen) is an anti-parasitic medicine. It is used to treat and to prevent malaria. This medicine is also used to treat an infection of...  More
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SULFADIAZINE (sul fa DYE a zeen) is an sulfonamide antibiotic. It is used to treat many different kinds of bacterial infections, like those of the brain, ears, and ...  More
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CLINDAMYCIN (KLIN da MYE sin) is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vira...  More
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AZITHROMYCIN (az ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, ...  More
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PYRIMETHAMINE; SULFADOXINE is used to treat or prevent malaria infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.This medicine may be used for ...  More
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SULFISOXAZOLE (sul fi SOX a zole) is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other ...  More
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